-February 4, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Lord’s Day,
“See, I have called by name Bezalel the Son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.”
(Exodus 31:2-3).
God chose Bezalel from the tribe of Judah and Aholiab of the tribe of Dan to design and make all the parts of the tabernacle. They were both skilled in that they did.
These two men were more than just very skilled master craftsmen, they were godly men. They are described as: “filled with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge.” Everything they had, they received from the Lord, to be used by the Lord, for the Lord, and for the glory of the Lord. They played a vital role in constructing the tabernacle.
These men were also leaders and oversaw the other workers. In many ways they remind me of the deacons in the NT. Deacons are the servants in the church who do many physical duties to serve the saints. The original seven deacons waited on tables, serving food to the widows in the church in Jerusalem. They were godly men. We know that two of them, Stephen and Philip, were both powerful, effective preachers as well.
Whether deacons or elders, the qualifications are almost identical. All of us should be servants of the Lord and have ministries we are involved in. Someone said, “God doesn’t call the equipped, but equips the called.” We often speak of God-given talents, and gifts of the Holy Spirit. All the glory goes to the Lord.
God uses our natural talents, our developed skills, and our abilities in His service. Once we know our spiritual gifts, we can hone and polish our skills. It is such a blessing to serve the Lord’s people and to reach the unsaved. We may feel inadequate, or unqualified, but God equips us and uses godly men and women to teach and train us.
Have a wonderful and blessed Lord’s Day in worship, fellowship, hearing the Word, and serving our Lord Jesus. Stay safe and healthy.
As my mentor used to say, “Lifetime is training time for reigning time.”
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 