Exodus 31:3-5 - God's artists

And I have 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 crafts.

In this passage, God highlights some of the artists he has chosen. I love that it is not just artistic abilities mentioned but also this artist has been filled with the Spirit of God, wisdom, and understanding. As an artist, you know how much hard work goes into your work. Sometimes it is hard to remember you have a special ability. We often think, "Anyone could do it, it just takes time." But the truth is God has given the artist their special ability.

Lord, thank you for giving us special talents and abilities. Please help us to use those for you. Amen.

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Exodus 26:1 - God, the artist

“Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker.

When God told Moses how to build the tabernacle, he was very specific. Because they were wandering and on the move, the tabernacle had to be tent like. Because it was the house of God, the tabernacle had to be beautiful. I find it interesting how important the skilled artists and workers were to this project. God has a place for every one of us in his kingdom. He needs the artist just as much as the missionary, preacher, teacher and leader. God is the original artist who created all the beauty of the earth around us!

Lord, thank you for giving us a love of beautifully created things. Please help us to see your artistry in every beautiful thing around us. Amen.

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