Exodus 31:1 Then the Lord said to Moses,
I am coming off a week of watercolor creativity at the beach, so the phrases “make artistic designs” and “engage in all kinds of crafts” (v 4-5) really resonate with my creative side. I love that God values creativity. After all, Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created….”
Exodus 31:2-3 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—
I’m not sure creative expression gets enough credit in daily life. Artists can create. Craftsmen can create. But ordinary people can create as well, and every creation can be an ode to the Creator, a little spark of thanks for the vision and ability to create for Him.
Exodus 31:4-5 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.
Precious Savior, I am no artist, no craftsman, yet You put that creative spark in my heart. Help me to create for You, to praise You in everything that I create, to thank You for the gift of creativity in everything my hands produce. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 31:6a Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him.
Have a blessed day.