God is looking for men who will build his church

Home Cell Message was read in the book of; 1 Kings 5:6-10

6 "So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My men will work with yours, and I will pay you for your men whatever wages you set. You know that we have no one so skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians."

David couldn't build the house of God because of the many wars he fought in his life time. The task was left with Solomon his son.

Now, lets see how Solomon approached the task that was left for him by his father. First of all, he had to see the importance of building God's temple. He also had to acknowledge that he was the chosen one to build God's house.

Solomon was aware how much his father feared God, so he was well prepared to do his best to build a house fit for his father's God.

For him to build God's house he had to get the best materials. That is why he ordered the best wood ever, "The cedars of Babylon".

Now this type of wood was only found in Babylon not anywhere else. That is why he sent for that type of wood and he was ready to pay even for the labour. This wood, as stated in the last sentece of verse 6 could only be felled by the skilled workers. Well trained men were need because it was the wood of quality.

David knew very well what kind of qualities such a wood has. This wood has 5-6 characteristics, but I picked 4;

We have tall cedars. This means when the tree grow talls, the roots goes deeper. The roots ensures that when winds and storms attacks, it stands still. (God need men who are prayerful).

We have the burning cedars. If you put fire on it, it keeps on burning without stopping. (God needs men who will be on fire no matter what. Men who will bring warmeth in the house of God).

We have the little cedars. This type of cedars are those which always hook on each other and prevent others from falling. (God need men who will be able to encourage one another even in times of temptations.)

Then we have the hyimg cedars. (God is looking for men who will show love to the lost and to his children).

God needs men with those qualities to build his house!!!