There are two, God-exalting truths that I have taken from this passage of God's Word. One is that God individually made each of us and Himself supplies us with gifts and talents for His enjoyment and purposes. "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah' " (= individual and personal!), "and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts..." (31:1-3). First comes the supply, then the purpose: "...to make artistic designs for work...and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship" (31:4-5). How glorious and encouraging it is for the saint to realize the truth that God uniquely fashioned him or her on purpose! God delights in His work. "For the Lord takes delight in His people..." (Psalm 149:4a). God is not ashamed of you! And, He has purpose for your life. Just as Bezalel, God has made all His children for a purpose. Your life has a purpose!
The second truth from this passage is that God truly does "...meet all [our] needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). I can only imagine that at this point in God's commands to Moses of how He wants the Tabernacle built and sacrifices done, that Moses is having doubts of "How?" Truth: God accomplishes what He wills. If God calls us, He will supply us. Most of the saints have heard this truth before. However, let us let the Word again affirm us that His riches in Christ Jesus are so infinite that He can supply all of our needs to accomplish His will. "Also, I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you..." (Exodus 31:6b). Therefore, whatever obedience God has called you to (love one another, flee sexual immorality, love Me with all of your heart), He will supply you and enable you to do it.
Grace and Peace
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