February 3, 2012 (Exodus 35-36; Acts 10)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “So Moses gave the command, and this message was sent throughout the camp: Men and women, don’t prepare any more gifts for the sanctuary. We have enough!” Exodus 36:6 NLT
Observation: The construction was about to begin on the sanctuary that God had told Moses to build. But before the construction could begin a sacred offering for the Lord was requested by Moses from the people. All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought their sacred offering to the Lord, both men and women came, all whose hearts were willing. In a short time more than enough was brought and gave by the people so Moses gave the command and sent out a message stating, we have enough to complete the project God has commanded.
Application: Wow! Moses told them there was enough, don’t prepare any more gifts for the new sanctuary project. I’m doubtful we would ever hear such a comment from a church leader today! The church leader would say, “people just don’t give like that anymore” but I don’t believe that’s necessarily true. It took God stirring the hearts of the people and moving their spirit to accomplish this victory in Exodus 36. Now days we trust and rely on our motivational efforts to stir and move the people into giving, rather than allowing God the privilage of working in the lives of His people and manifesting His glory in them. No one can stir a person like God can, no one can move a spirit like God can, no one can make a heart willing like God can, no one.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for this day You’ve made, bless it and keep it. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me daily. I praise and worship You for who You are. You stir my heart and move my spirit to complete the work You’ve called me to do. No one motivates me better than You. No one compels me like You do. You are the awesome God of heaven and deserve the best praise and honor. Help me be willing to give according to Your will, in Jesus name, Amen!