Isn't it cool to think the Tabernacle was built completely from contributions from the people? They gave of their gold, their thread, their wood, goat's hair, animal skins... And that it was all free-will: anyone whose heart stirred to serve the Lord in this way came forward. These people were attentive enough to hear God's voice when He spoke to them, and sensitive enough to His will to respond. That's what it really takes to be used by God: listening for His voice and being willing to respond. Everything that was needed for the Tabernacle, everything, was provided by those who were willing to obey God's voice. Sometimes it means giving something up. These people gave up the things they had asked for from the Egyptians, the most precious of their stores. But the entirety of the Tabernacle was provided for them: a place of worship and a symbol that God was with them every step of the way. We might be asked to give something like that up: our time, our fortune, our priorities. But, the Lord can then use you in a mighty work. The question is: are you willing?
Tomorrow's Reading: Exodus 35:30-36:38
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