Exodus 39:30 They made the plate, the sacred emblem, out of pure gold and engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: holy to the Lord.
There is much satisfaction in a job well done–in knowing that you did everything you could to ensure that what you completed was as close to perfect as possible. I feel like that sense of pride and accomplishment was present for the Israelites at this point in the building.
Exodus 39:31 Then they fastened a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban, as the Lord commanded Moses.
I guess the problem comes when we start taking credit for all that we have accomplished in the name of the Lord. The thoughts of “I did this” and “Look at my great work” could lead to pride and, perhaps, self-aggrandizing behavior. And that behavior can be a slippery slope.
Exodus 39:32a So all the work on the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, was completed.
Precious Savior, Help me to walk on the right side of the line of “pride in my work, work done for You, through You, with You, in You,” and “prideful behavior that leads me away from You.” I know that all that I am and all that I have is from You. Help me to always act like it. Amen.
Exodus 39:32b The Israelites did everything just as the Lord commanded Moses.
Have a blessed day.