Godward Thoughts

Finished.

Moses was careful to inspect the work to see that it was just what God had commanded. (The word commanded

Each aspect of the making of the tabernacle is mentioned in detail because each part was important to God. The smallest wooden peg had to conform to the pattern God gave Moses on the mount. If we expect God to be concerned about the details of our lives, we must pay attention to the details of His instructions.

The construction of the tabernacle involved God’s pattern and man’s provision. The people had plundered the Egyptians (Exodus 12:35–36), and they willingly brought that wealth to the Lord. It was an act of spontaneous generosity and not something that was forced from them (Exodus 35:5, 21–22, 26, 29). Christians today should give in the same way (2 Corinthians 8:1–12).

God gave the plan, and He also gave the workers the wisdom needed to do the job right (Exodus 35:10, 25, 34–35). There is nothing wrong with dedicated artistry, for God built beauty into His tabernacle. God wants skillful hands as well as dedicated hearts (Psalm 78:72).

We dedicate, but God consecrates. We surrender, but He sanctifies and sets us apart for His exclusive

There was only one plan