PENnED

November 21, 2011

Read: Exodus 31:1-5

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 wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— ⁴ to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, ⁵to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

Reading the first part of this passage (vs. 1-3) without knowing its setting–which is building a tabernacle–may give one the impression that a high ranking leader, perhaps a king or a prophet, has been chosen by the LORD. But Bezalel son of Uri is not chosen for any of those high ranking positions. He’s chosen for his skill as an artist–a craftsman expert in designing works of art made of precious metals and stones.

Here’s what we learn from this: the Lord calls people he’s gifted with certain talents and abilities to use those gifts for his glory and honor. The person that uses God-given gifts to serve the Lord and the world is the happiest worker on earth!

Serve the Lord with his gifts and be a gift to the world.