Exodus 28-31

In Exodus 28:3 God directs Moses to petition those whom have received artistic skills. The petition is that they would build the articles that God has instructed Israel to make. The tabernacle and the instruments for sacrifice and worship. From God’s perspective there is a partnership between God and the artisans. They have trained their hands and eyes to create the works of art, but it was God who allowed them to develop those skills. Therefore, it is only fitting that they should use what God had given them for his work. The same is true for each of us today. We have been gifted by God to accomplish specific tasks. We can use those skills outside of the church but they were given to us primarily for the benefit of the church and God’s name. We need to petition God to indicate where we should use those gifts.

 

Stuart