House of Cedar: (A Symbol of Stability & Endurance).

You ever walk into a place and feel something before you even sit down? I’m not talking about clean floors or perfectly placed throw pillows; though I do love a clean space. And I’ve fluffed my fair share of pillows. I’m talking about that soul-deep peace that meets you at the door, like it’s been waiting for you.

Song of Solomon 1:17: “The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.” This verse isn’t just about a house; it’s about what makes us strong. Cedar and fir symbolize stability and endurance. When YHWH is at the center, He doesn’t just provide shelter; He creates a place where peace and strength flow from Him, giving us the security to grow and stand firm, no matter what comes.

That’s the kind of atmosphere YHWH desires for us. Not just a clean space, although important, but a dwelling; a space where His Spirit feels at home. That’s what I mean when I talk about a *House of Cedar*.

It's not about fancy decor or perfection, but the spirit that fills the space. I’ve been in homes that looked perfect on the outside, yet felt as empty as an abandoned field. I’ve met people who could quote verses all day, but their hearts? Spiritually barren. Their words were full, but their lives didn’t reflect the heart of those words. Quoting verses means little if you're not obedient to the Word and repent, making room for YHWH to dwell within you.

That's why Isaiah 66:2 speaks to me: “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at My word.” YHWH isn’t impressed by spiritual knowledge. He’s looking for those who tremble at His Word; who don’t just read the Word but let it read them. Simply knowing Scripture isn’t enough if it doesn’t penetrate the heart.

Psalm 127:1 brings it all home: “Unless YHWH builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” I’ve been guilty of trying to build it myself; laboring in my own strength, filling the rooms with noise and distractions. But when I surrendered, peace moved in.

Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a clean heart, O Elohim, and renew a right spirit within me.” Before we invite Him to dwell, we must clear the space. When you have guests, you don’t leave your home cluttered; you make room for them. So why do we expect YHWH to dwell in a heart that hasn't been cleared and made ready for Him?

Cedar was used in sacred spaces because it’s strong, enduring, and carries a fragrance that lingers; just like YHWH’s presence. When we allow humility, love, and truth to form our foundation, we begin to carry that same fragrance. Not perfection, but purity of spirit. A heart that’s been cleaned out and rebuilt by Him.

So I’ll ask you what I had to ask myself: Is the house you’re building with your life a place where He would want to stay? Not just visit for a while, but stay? You don’t invite the Creator in and then put limits on where He can go. When you invite Him in, you open the whole house to Him.

Maybe today isn’t about learning something new; but finally clearing out what’s been sitting too long. Pride. Fear. Pressure. The old grudges you’ve been dusting around instead of throwing out. If there’s clutter everywhere, where can He sit?

Listen, the world will keep selling you shiny things that won’t last. But His peace? His presence? That’s eternal.

So, grab your broom; spiritually speaking. Open every door. Clear the clutter. Make room. And let Him in.

Your House of Cedar stands not because of what’s in it, but Who is in it.

This… is the inspiration behind our House of Cedar Collection.

Dana M.