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Lebanon means white, Because of itís snow capped peaks. Therefore is a type of the purity of a life which is truly lived for the Lord. Lebanon was noted for the fragrance of itís flowers and forests. Hos. 14:6c The bride makes reference to the bridegroom as having the fragrance of Lebanon on his clothing. Song. 4:11 The aroma of the wood of the forest, the cross, that which was a sweet smelling savor before the Lord. The burned, consumed sacrifices, were always a sweet smelling scent to the Lord. Lev. 1:9 Calvary brought every emotion possible into action. The crucifixion of Jesus pleased, delighted the Father. The Father saw beyond the immediate separation and sorrow, to the glorious results of Calvary. It satisfied the need of a true sacrifice to bring humanity to salvation. Isa. 53:10 At the same time, the extreme agony of being alienated, completely forsaken, by the Father was excruciatingly heartrending to the Lord Jesus. Mt. 27:46 Human kind will never know the great depths of the emotions felt by the Father and the Son at Calvary.
That we are dealing with Messianic prophecies here, there is no question. His shadow is the greatest protection of all. Hos. 14:7 Yet, He does not cast a shadow for He is the Sun of righteousness. Mal. 4:2 A sun, which is a source of light cannot cast a shadow. This means then, that we are looking at His presence, more than a shadow. This is to be a place where we abide, remain, with a consistence awareness of His presence. Have a secret place, Jesus called it a closet (Mark 6:6), a place where one can be alone with the Lord. His wings, His covering, His tabernacle, His presence is assured when we are properly positioned. Assurance, Divine protection is found in the secret place of the Most High. Ps. 91:1.
The results of being in His glorious presence are exciting. Our hope is always for a new, a fresh moving of the Spirit of the Lord in His church. From the prophetic scriptures we are convinced that the greatest manifestation of the power of the Spirit will be in these last days. Here again, the nature of the Lord to bring life to that which is dead is predicted. The corn, the grain, the sustenance of life, the living Word of the Lord will be revived. One certain sign of a real move of the Spirit is a renewal, an appreciation, a love, a hunger for the Word of the Lord. Ps. 119:162 There are two things which the Lord exalts above all others. His Name and His Word. Both reveal, and identify Him. They separate Him from all others who would call themselves god. ìYou have exalted above all things, your name and your word.î (NIV). He would not lift one higher than the other because they both involve the Lord Jesus. He is the Word made flesh.
John 1:14 He is the one to whom God has given that name which is above all names given among men. Phil. 2:9-12.