Scripture Passage for Today
Scripture Focus
“Bezalel made…” (Exodus 37:1,17,25,38:8,9,39:8,22)
Observation
What is it with this guy, Bezalel? Seven times in three chapters the phrase “Bezalel made” shows up! The truth is, his name shows up as the one responsible for multiple facets of tabernacle construction *eleven* different times in these three chapters alone! “Sounds like the church,” (the pastor laughed under his breath), “—one person doing everything!”
The truth is actually a little broader than that. Certainly Bezalel was an eminently qualified craftsman, but Exodus 36 also makes it clear that Bezalel didn’t work alone.
“The Lord has gifted Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilled craftsmen with wisdom and ability to perform any task involved in building the sanctuary. Let them construct and furnish the tabernacle, just as the Lord has commanded.” (Exodus 36:1 NLT)
I’ve done diligent work, with excellence, for which I’ve received no credit whatsoever…and I’ve been praised for progress that was the result of others’ diligence much more than mine. Bezalel reminds me again that it’s amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit.
1 comment:
i thank the Lord for the talent he has given me and for what he does for me. Praise Jesus!
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