The LORD said to Moses, "See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you" Exodus 31:1-6 (ESV)
If we look at what we are good at, we can often be disappointed that it isn't something that is real 'important'. In church, these differences are often highlighted. Speakers, musicians, and organizers seem to get most of the attention while the people who set up chairs get little notice. Two points:
(1) God gifts us to do what He asks. Whether it is cleaning up after a meal or teaching a class, we should seek Spirit-anointed empowerment. In Exodus 31, these men are gifted by the Spirit to make furniture and utensils for the temple.
(2) God values art and creativity. In some circles, Christians bash art, literature, and music as being worldly or worthless. Scripture, however, shows beauty, creativity, and poetic expression are valuable and empowered by God.
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