Good
Morning Friends,
“The
Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of
the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill,
ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts -- to make artistic designs for
work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to
engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. ... I have given skill to all the
craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you for the Tent of Meeting.’” (Exodus
31:1-7)
Have
you ever heard anyone express frustration because they didn’t believe they had any
talents God could use? Perhaps you’ve expressed the same frustration yourself! Sometimes
people think God only needs people who can preach, sing, teach, or some other
kind of talent that has obvious uses in His work. The truth is, God has uses
for whatever kinds of talents He has given us.
God
gave Moses clear instructions about how the tabernacle was to be constructed with
all of the furnishings. This was to be a sacred place, a place that would represent
God’s presence. It was to be a place where they could approach God.
God
did not want the tabernacle made in a haphazard way. It was to be made with excellence
that would reflect His glory. God gave specific talents to some of the
Israelites in order for them to be able to build the tabernacle. There were
carpenters, goldsmiths, weavers, seamstresses, stone masons, perfume makers and
chemists to mix the incense.
There
is nothing specifically religious about being a carpenter or a chemist, but God
had a use then for people talented in those ways. He still does! Whatever gifts
and talents God has given you, He can use them in His kingdom. God gave us the
talents that we have. He did so for a purpose, so that together we would have
all the talents He needs to do all the work He desires to do in the world.
Thank
God for your talents and find the places where God wants to use those talents.
His,
by Grace, Steve
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