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Exodus 35:25-35, "Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple or scarlet yarn or fine linen. And all the women who were willing and had the skill spun the goat hair. The leaders brought onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. They also brought spices and olive oil for the light and for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense. All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the Lord freewill offerings for all the work the Lord through Moses had commanded them to do. Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills- to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic crafts. And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers."

In this chapter, Moses passes down the detailed instructions for the tabernacle to the people and they get to work.  From their own belongings, they voluntarily give the needed materials to begin the process.  What I love here in the Scripture above is how we can see all the people, men and women, use their resources and their giftedness to do the work of God. 

Haven't we seen this through the ages?  Everyone can contribute to the work of God in some way.  It could be through providing resources or talents, but every single one of us has something important to offer.  Furthermore, we don't offer our leftovers but rather, we give our best.  We give and serve with excellence, not for human praise or accolades, but rather for the audience of one. 

Let's pray...Almighty God, all we have is yours.  You are a good God who has given generously to us in so many ways.  Help us give our best to your service.  If you want us to give sacrificially, stir our hearts to know just what to do.  If you want us to serve, reveal to us what you are calling us to do.  God, we are willing and ready.  We love you and give you all the glory.  Amen.