Exodus 31:6b Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you:
I am noticing a really troubling tendency within myself–I want to have a hand in all the things…every detail, every conversation, everything. Maybe I’m just really detail oriented (sort of), maybe I’m just nosy (probably); regardless, I have noticed that feeling like I need to know all the things leaves me feeling incredibly anxious, and I’m pretty sure it annoys others as well.
Exodus 31:7-8 the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant law with the atonement cover on it, and all the other furnishings of the tent— the table and its articles, the pure gold lampstand and all its accessories, the altar of incense,
While reading today’s scripture, the phrase “I’m not God” popped into my head. I don’t need to know all the things, hear all the things, be a part of all the things. I know with certainty that He doesn’t want me to live in a state of anxiety. Phil 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Exodus 31:9-10 the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, the basin with its stand— and also the woven garments, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests,
Precious Savior, Thank You for the reminder that You didn’t create me to live in anxiety and fear (of getting it wrong, of missing out, of messing up). Help me to do what You have for me to do, to be compassionate and concerned for others, but not to take on what isn’t mine. Help me to be anxious for nothing, to give all things to You. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 31:11 and the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them just as I commanded you.”
Have a blessed day.