Exo 36:1-2 So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the Lord has commanded.” Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work.
God gave Moses specifications to be followed when constructing the tent of meeting. He also directed him to the people who were endowed with abilities ,talents and skills to put all the offered raw materials into a finished product. Bezalel and Oholiab were filled with the Spirit of God, wisdom, understanding and knowledge in all kinds of skills to make artistic designs of gold, silver ,bronze and to set stones and wood .
Interestingly, its the desire of every soul to own an already finished product ; A perfect man for a husband,noble character end woman,disciplined children,blazing beautiful cathedrals,stable marriage etc .But very few are willing to put on dirty and oily overall ,armed with hoeing and carving tools to work on already God given ores of gold, silver ,bronze ,metal ,stone and wood to come up with magnificent master piece of their choice .
Many a times ,God won’t offer finished products of our choice , but He will never fail to supply the most needed raw materials. God has given us skills, knowledge, talents and the ability to come up with beautifully finished products. In our midst we have great thinkers, architects, designers, event organizers, contraçtors , counselors, teachers, medics, coaches, song writers, preachers , farmers, business people just to name a few. Its time to put on our ” oily overalls” and get to work!
Further readings:
Exo 28:3
Pro 14:1
Mat 25:16-18
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