Exodus 36

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Exodus 36:6-7, Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more, because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work.

The people are now bringing all the needed donations to prepare and assemble the tabernacle.  Possibly because of their previous action with the golden calf, the people are now almost going overboard with their donations.  This could be a sign of repentance (it could also be a sign of guilt).  They failed God before and they don't want to do so again.  But they have brought so much to be used in the making of the tabernacle that Moses sends an order throughout the camp to stop.  They have more than enough needed to do the work. 

What a great problem to have!  There were so many donations that Moses tells the people to stop bringing them.  When I worked as the Missions director for New Hope, there were certainly times when the people of New Hope (all of you) brought so many donations for a particular mission or ministry, we were overflowing with resources and support.  That is an amazing thing to see, when God's people come together and truly give sacrificially to benefit God's work.  Let's do it again, New Hope!

Let's pray...Lord, we are so thankful that you ask us to participate in your work in the world.  Just like the people bringing in more than enough supplies for the tabernacle, let us provide more than enough support and resources for our mission partners and the work you have called us to do as your church at New Hope.  We love you, God!  In Jesus' Name, Amen.