HEAR Journaling - Exodus 35
Highlight – Exodus 35:20-22,29 New Living Translation
20 So the whole community of Israel left Moses and returned to their tents. 21 All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought their sacred offerings to the Lord. They brought all the materials needed for the Tabernacle,[a] for the performance of its rituals, and for the sacred garments. 22 Both men and women came, all whose hearts were willing. They brought to the Lord their offerings of gold—brooches, earrings, rings from their fingers, and necklaces. They presented gold objects of every kind as a special offering to the Lord.
…29 So the people of Israel—every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the Lord had given them through Moses—brought their gifts and gave them freely to the Lord.
Explain – God asked His people to sacrifice and bring the plunder that they had taken from Egypt to build the Tabernacle and all that would be in it. The craftsmen, both men and women, were given skills to produce the items to be used in the Tabernacle. They gave of their time and resources freely.
Apply – God doesn’t need our help but graciously includes us in His plans to accomplish more than we could have ever imagined. Remember, the Israelites were traveling across the wilderness, yet they had all the materials, tools, and expertise to construct the massive Tabernacle and everything in it through the power of God. We should not doubt God or hold back sharing the time, resources, and giftings that the Lord has given us to accomplish the tasks that He has directed us to do.
Jeremiah 1:5 ESV “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
2 Peter 1:10-11 ESV Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:9 ESV Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
Acts 2:38-39 ESV And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”
1 Corinthians 7:17 ESV Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.
James 2:5 ESV
John 15:16 ESV
Respond – Lord, thank You for saving me. Thank You Lord for the calling You have given me along with the skills and power to effectively complete the tasks that You set before me. I strive to follow You faithfully and obediently, always forever. Help me Lord to be effective in all You have me do. I pray that anyone that does not know You will come to a saving revelation and relationship with You, Amen.
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