Week 45, Day 2: The tent is started

Today’s Reading:  Exodus 36:1-38

Some thoughts from the reading..

Chapter 36 is a pretty simple chapter.  The construction of the tent is begun.  Most of the work appears to have been done by Bezalel.  Notice how many times it says “then he made”.  This man was very instrumental in performing the task at hand.  But lest we forget, this man’s abilities were given to him by God (31:1-11).  He had been given his knowledge and wisdom directly from God. 

When we see people today who are talented athletes or artists what do you normally associate with them?  Do you think of them as humble individuals who thank God for their talents?  I see the gifts and abilities given to Bezalel as an example of how we need to not let our talents go to our head.  Whatever abilities or talents that each of us have, they are abilities that God has granted us.  We should always be thankful that we are who we are. 

Question:  What abilities do you have that you should be thankful to God for (sense of humor, people skills, craftmanship, work skills, etc)?