Posted: 25 October 2023

From a sermon given on 22 October 2023:

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the Lord had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:
(Exodus 36:1-2)

God gave Moses specifications to be followed when constructing the tent of meeting. He also directed him to the people who were endowed with abilities, talents and skills to put all the offered raw materials into a finished product. Bezalel and Oholiab were filled with the Spirit of God, wisdom, understanding and knowledge in all kinds of skills to make artistic designs of gold, silver, bronze and to set stones and wood.

Interestingly, it’s the desire of every soul to own an already finished product ; A perfect man for a husband, noble character end woman, disciplined children, blazing beautiful cathedrals, stable marriage, Etc. But very few are willing to put on dirty and oily overall ,armed with hoeing and carving tools to work on already God given ores of gold, silvet, bronze, metal, stone and wood to come up with magnificent master piece of their choice.

Many a times, God won't offer finished products of our choice, but He will never fail to supply the most needed raw materials. God has given us skills, knowledge, talents and the ability to come up with beautifully finished products. In our midst we have great thinkers, architects, designers, event organizers, contractors, counselors, teachers, medics, coaches, song writers, preachers , farmers, business people, just to name a few. Its time to put on our "oily overalls" and get to work!

Further readings:

And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.
(Exodus 28:3)

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
(Proverbs 14:1)

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
(Matthew 25:16-18)