+DEV+ Skills and Abilities

Date: May 6, 2012 11:54 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Skills and Abilities

Skills and Abilities

"He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers - all of them master craftsmen and designers."  (Exodus 35:35)
Scripture Focus: Exodus 36:1-7

Constructing a building requires a greater range of skills than we may first realize. Carpenters, electricians, and plumbers are needed, but so are masons and roofers. And don't forget the glaziers, drywall hangers, and metal workers.

The building of the tabernacle also required a variety of laborers. When God told Moses to direct the process, He gave the people all of the skills they needed for their tasks. They were to adorn the simple frame structure with fine fabric, embroidery, and metal work to honor the Lord.

Do you have a special skill? You may sing, repair cars, or have a green thumb. Even if you are not sure of your skills, God has given you gifts to fulfill His plan for your life. Perhaps you have an ability to encourage, teach, or lead others. You may have a gift of hospitality or a desire to serve behind the scenes. Whatever our gifts and skills may be, let's use them to help build up His Church and point others to Jesus, just as the beauty of the tabernacle pointed to Him.

Insight: What Skills Have You Used For Jesus This Week? Find A Need In Your Church And Glorify God With The Skills He Has Given You.