Gifted to Glorify

Exodus 39:43 Moses inspected the work and saw that they had done it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.
 
MOSES inspected the completed tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant. God had gifted people to craft, carve, sew, measure, and shape Jehovah Lord’s dwelling on earth had completed the work as instructed. The tabernacle and its intricate design was to be God’s dwelling among his people and help display God’s presence among his people. We can imagine that Bezalel, the gifted craftsman, and the others were overjoyed to hear their gifted work had pleased Jehovah.
     This is a good lesson for us, isn’t it? The LORD God is a living, life-changing force in all who faithfully confess Jesus, “Lord and Savior.” The LORD has gifted you not only to be born again in his grace, you are also his tabernacle on earth. 1 Corinthians 3:16 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? Through the various spiritual gifts, you have the opportunity daily to display his presence among his people.
     On some days, for example, God calls you to respond with the gift of love or forgiveness or helps to show God’s tender mercy. On other days, he invites you to walk into a new place such as a home for the aged or even next door to your home to encourage lonely people. He may have gifted you to teach his commands. Maybe you are the one to repair a leaky roof at your church. Perhaps you will be called to display God’s presence as you teach a Sunday school class. Possibly, it’s time to pray for someone you don’t really know. Maybe God has gifted and appointed you to lead a small group Bible study. Perhaps your gift today is to ask your spouse for forgiveness. Could it be the day you invite a family to your home for a meal? Hospitality is a generous way to display God is with us.
     In each place you use God’s gifts, you demonstrate the Holy Spirit is dwelling in you. You are “tabernacle”, a place where God’s Spirit dwells to bless the world. God has come into your life with power and authority, so you will be his dwelling place on earth. Celebrate God’s presence in your life. Be a living testimony of God’s love to bless the world.  
 
LIFE Link: Use God’s gifts, and you will glorify God.