He Has Filled Them With Skill
Then Moses said to the Israelite: See, the LORD has called by
name Bezalel son of Iri son
of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; he has filled him with
divine spirit, with skill, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft,
to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, bronze, in cutting stones
for setting, and in carving wood, in every kind of craft. And he has inspired
him to teach, both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. He has filled them with skill
to do every kind of work done by an artisan or by a designer or by an
embroiderer in blue, purple, and crimson yards, and in fine linen, or by a
weaver – by any sort of artisan or skilled designer.
Exodus 35:30-35
God created us with different gifts. Engineers who work for the
glory of God design machines that make life easier. The Lord also created
artists, who make life more pleasant by creating beautiful things for the glory
of God and the enjoyment of others. When we think of art in worship, we usually
think of music. But other art forms have long had a role in honoring God. God
commissioned artists to beautify the first place of worship, which was the
tabernacle.
When artistic talent is enlivened by the Spirit of God, it
becomes an act of worship that then can become a witness to point people to
Christ. God has greatly enriched our lives with beauty. And we in turn express
our gratitude by displaying His glory in our art.
Do all things for the glory of God.
Our Daily Bread –