I’m reading in the OT book of Exodus this morning:
1 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 ”See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts– 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 5 to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. 6 Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you… Ex 31:1-11 (NIV) (my emphasis!)
There were some very explicit directions and some very specific details about how the Israelites were to make the Tabernacle furnishings, tools, and garments. But God provided the resources, filled them with His Spirit, and gave them the skill to do it.
God gives us our abilities. He gives us what we need to accomplish what He is asking us to do, whether it be ability, opportunity, or the resources that we need…He also fills us with His Holy Spirit..!
Check out this passage in Deuteronomy, chapter 8 though:
10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. 11 Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. 12 Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, 13 and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, 14 then your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God…
17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability...
Lord, help me to keep things in the proper perspective today. Help me to see Your priorities for me as I set out to do Your will today. Help me to be thankful for the abilities, opportunities, and resources You have given me…You are an awesome God!
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