Dear Reader,
YOU have been created for God's glory. YOU have been created and equipped to bring glory to God. I hope this post blesses you.
Exodus
31:1-11 – “Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Look, I have specifically chosen
Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 I have filled him
with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all
kinds of crafts. 4 He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold,
silver, and bronze. 5 He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in
carving wood. He is a master at every craft! 6 “And I have personally appointed
Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I
have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the
things I have commanded you to make:
7
the Tabernacle;[a]
the
Ark of the Covenant;[b]
the
Ark’s cover—the place of atonement;
all
the furnishings of the Tabernacle;
8
the table and its utensils;
the
pure gold lampstand with all its accessories;
the
incense altar;
9
the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils;
the
washbasin with its stand;
10
the beautifully stitched garments—the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and
the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests;
11
the anointing oil;
the
fragrant incense for the Holy Place.
The
craftsmen must make everything as I have commanded you.”
This
is one of those Old Testament passages we pass up on when reading our Bibles but
which really carries some mind blowing truths in it. first off, we can see that
when also equips such a man for a task. He chooses Him AND also equips such a
person for the job, adequately. This also reminds me of the fact that I have
been made to bring glory to God. Everything I do is to
bring glory to the One who made me (1 Corinthians 10:31). The skills, talents and giftings which he
has blessed me with are not for mere decoration oh. They are to be used by me
to fulfill His purpose. In this passage, God had a desired list of things that
He wants for the TABERNACLE (v. 6-11) and so He endowed some men with the
necessary skill to get those things made according to His taste. Not that He
was handicapped to make them oh. No. but God still chooses us to His work
through mere men. Also, when God endows you with a skill or a gift, He gives
you the ability of a master of such skill (vs 3). Just like the Bible says that
His blessings maketh rich and adds no sorrw to them. God’s giftings are always
complete. God is the Master Craftsman and so as a child of God, my artistic
expressions are simply a reflection of my Father.
The question now is, have I discovered my God given skill and talents? If I have, what am I doing with them? It is important for me to discover how and where He wants me to utilize them so that they will not waste. When I use my skills and talents for the honor of God’s name, that is the best way I can truly be appreciative it. I am CREATED FOR GOD’S GLORY.
Let us pray:
Dear
Jesus,
Help
me to use my skills and talents to honor You. Thank You for them because I know
that You have equipped me with them for a divine task. Help me not to miss that
task in Jesus’ name. Amen. May I always remember that I am created for God’s
Glory.
#selah
In Christ,
Shanpepe
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