February 15, 2010
By my count, Chapters 35 & 36 make at least seven references to "being willing to give." God gave them clear directions on how to build the Holy Tent, but it was built using the things the people were "willing to give." Not only did He use the things people were "willing to give," He used the special skills that He gave some of the people to accomplish it.
Exodus 35:31 - "...the Spirit of God has given him the skill, ability, and knowledge to do all kinds of work.
Exodus 35:34 - "The Lord has given... the ability to teach others."
Exodus 35:35 - "The Lord has given them the skill to do all kinds of work."
Exodus 36:1 - "He gave them the wisdom and understanding to do all the skilled work..."
By God's plan—He needs us. Not because of anything He lacks, but because it was and is His plan. He needs us to be "willing." Willing to give, willing to serve, willing to do anything He asks of us. And He, by His own power and might will give us the skills to complete whatever it is that He asks us to do. Like I've said before, God wants our availability not our ability. Once He has our availability He will give us the ability to accomplish His plan.
Just like the detailed plans God had for the Israelites, God has a detailed plan for our lives. What He wants from us is our "willingness" to do whatever He asks. He will provide the rest.
Next Entry: Exodus 39:1 – 40:38
By my count, Chapters 35 & 36 make at least seven references to "being willing to give." God gave them clear directions on how to build the Holy Tent, but it was built using the things the people were "willing to give." Not only did He use the things people were "willing to give," He used the special skills that He gave some of the people to accomplish it.
Exodus 35:31 - "...the Spirit of God has given him the skill, ability, and knowledge to do all kinds of work.
Exodus 35:34 - "The Lord has given... the ability to teach others."
Exodus 35:35 - "The Lord has given them the skill to do all kinds of work."
Exodus 36:1 - "He gave them the wisdom and understanding to do all the skilled work..."
By God's plan—He needs us. Not because of anything He lacks, but because it was and is His plan. He needs us to be "willing." Willing to give, willing to serve, willing to do anything He asks of us. And He, by His own power and might will give us the skills to complete whatever it is that He asks us to do. Like I've said before, God wants our availability not our ability. Once He has our availability He will give us the ability to accomplish His plan.
Just like the detailed plans God had for the Israelites, God has a detailed plan for our lives. What He wants from us is our "willingness" to do whatever He asks. He will provide the rest.
Next Entry: Exodus 39:1 – 40:38
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