EXODUS 35
10 “Let every skillful craftsman among you come and make all that the Lord has commanded: 11 the tabernacle, its tent and its covering, its hooks and its frames, its bars, its pillars, and its bases; 12 the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the screen; 13 the table with its poles and all its utensils, and the bread of the Presence; 14 the lampstand also for the light, with its utensils and its lamps, and the oil for the light; 15 and the altar of incense, with its poles, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle; 16 the altar of burnt offering, with its grating of bronze, its poles, and all its utensils, the basin and its stand; 17 the hangings of the court, its pillars and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court; 18 the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court, and their cords; 19 the finely worked garments for ministering in the Holy Place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, for their service as priests.” – Exodus 35:10-19
EXODUS 35 THE LORD PROVIDES WHAT HE REQUIRES
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
When God requires his people to build details for building his church
He also provides every item and gives all resources for them to build it
Because he created everything, he is also the source of all things
When he asks us to do something, he wants our obedience in doing it
He could have done it all himself, but he also makes us his co-creator
Let us trust and obey the Lord when he requires us to do something.
This account is almost synonymous to Exodus 31 instructions in building the altar, tabernacle and the Most Holy of Holies. The focus on this chapter is mostly on how God gives us a part in being co-builders of his church. He could have built the church himself and not involve anyone in doing so. He made the whole creation by himself so why involve people in building the church? God is love and therefore he wants to be in a relationship with his people. When he instructs us, he is building a relationship with us and making us involved in his plans. He requires obedience and trust which he himself gives us as well. I think that he wants us more to learn trust and obedience when he gives us details in order to execute his salvation plan.
REFLECTION
- Why is trust and obedience important virtues to exercise in the Christian Walk?
