Equipped for every good work
I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. ~ Exodus 31:3
Have you ever wondered if you’re really equipped for what God has called you to do? Maybe you’ve sensed a nudge to serve, to lead, or to create something new, but part of you questioned whether you had the skill, the confidence, or even the right tools to do it. In Exodus 31, God chose Bezalel and Oholiab to help build the tabernacle. This was a task that required creativity, excellence, and precision. What’s amazing is that God didn’t just give them an assignment; He filled them with His Spirit to do it.
As I read this passage, I was reminded of many times in my life when God gave me opportunities that felt bigger than my ability. I remember starting a new project that required skills I didn’t think I had. I felt nervous and uncertain, wondering why He would choose me for something that seemed beyond my capacity. Yet as I stepped out in obedience, I noticed something powerful happening. Ideas began to flow, solutions came unexpectedly, and strength replaced hesitation. It wasn’t because I suddenly became more capable, it was because God equipped me through His Spirit for the work He had placed in my hands.
This chapter reminds me that God never gives an assignment without providing the ability to carry it out. Whether your “tabernacle” is a ministry, a business, your home, or the people you influence, the same Spirit who empowered Bezalel lives in you. The gifts, wisdom, and understanding you need are already available through His Spirit. Your role is to step out in faith and allow Him to work through you.
You may not see yourself as particularly talented or gifted, but the truth is, God places His supernatural ability in ordinary people who are willing to say yes. Just like He gave Bezalel wisdom in craftsmanship, He gives you wisdom in your calling, too. Whether that’s leading, encouraging, organizing, teaching, or creating.
Here are some steps you can take to get started:
- Ask God to reveal the specific gifts and abilities He has placed within you, and thank Him for them.
- Identify one area in your life where you can use your gifts to serve others or glorify God.
- Step out in faith by starting something small, trusting that God will meet you with wisdom as you move forward.
- Surround yourself with others who are using their gifts, and let their example inspire and sharpen you.
Today I want to encourage you to believe that God has already equipped you for the purpose He has called you to fulfill. You don’t have to have it all figured out or feel fully ready. The same Spirit who empowered Bezalel to build God’s dwelling place empowers you to build His Kingdom in your world today. Step forward with confidence, knowing that as you obey, He will fill you with wisdom, understanding, and strength for every part of your assignment.
Today’s scripture reading: Exodus 31
1 Then the Lord said to Moses,
2 “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
4 He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.
5 He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!
6 “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:
7 the Tabernacle; the Ark of the Covenant; the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement; all the furnishings of the Tabernacle;
8 the table and its utensils; the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories; the incense altar;
9 the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils; the washbasin with its stand;
10 the beautifully stitched garments—the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests;
11 the anointing oil; the fragrant incense for the Holy Place. The craftsmen must make everything as I have commanded you.”
12 The Lord then gave these instructions to Moses:
13 “Tell the people of Israel: ‘Be careful to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you from generation to generation. It is given so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy.
14 You must keep the Sabbath day, for it is a holy day for you. Anyone who desecrates it must be put to death; anyone who works on that day will be cut off from the community.
15 You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day must be a Sabbath day of complete rest, a holy day dedicated to the Lord. Anyone who works on the Sabbath must be put to death.
16 The people of Israel must keep the Sabbath day by observing it from generation to generation. This is a covenant obligation for all time.
17 It is a permanent sign of my covenant with the people of Israel. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and was refreshed.’”
18 When the Lord finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, written by the finger of God.
Journal:
- What is one area where I sense God is asking me to step out and trust Him?
- How have I seen the Holy Spirit equip me in ways I didn’t expect before?
- What gifts or abilities has God placed in me that I can begin using more intentionally?
- What small step can I take this week to use my skills for God’s glory?
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