Daily Reading: Exodus 35-37
Moses said to the whole Israelite community, "This is what the Lord has commanded: From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering of gold, silver and bronze....." Exodus 35:5
35:5-21 Footnote:
God did not require these special offerings, but he appealed to people with generous hearts. Only those who were willing to give were invited to participate. God loves cheerful givers (2 Corinthians 9:7). Our giving should be from love and generosity, not from a guilty conscience.
35:21 Footnote:
Those whose hearts were stirred gave cheerfully to the Tent of Meeting. With great enthusiasm they gave because they knew how important their giving was to the completion of God's house. Generous people aren't necessarily faithful to God. But faithful people are always generous.
Isn't it interesting that God gave people the special skills they needed to complete the tabernacle? Ever wondered throughout history how people learned certain skills? Here's the answer: God gave them the ability! He still does that today, don't you think? When he calls you to do something, he equips you for the task.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV.
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