Inspired to Build

 

November 4, 2025

Exodus 35:35 

“He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work…”

When God called His people to build the tabernacle, the place of meeting, God didn’t simply hand them blueprints and demand that they with precision perfectly create. Instead, He filled ordinary women and men with extraordinary skill, vision, and creativity. The artistry of Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other craftsmen was not a side project, it was central to worship. that means that every stitch, carving, and woven thread became a testimony that God delights in beauty, order, and excellence.

This reminds us that creativity is not a luxury or an afterthought in the life of faith. It is a sacred trust. Whether we are painting a canvas, writing a poem, preparing a meal, designing a space, or even organizing a schedule, our work can become an offering. What matters is not the applause of others, but the posture of our hearts. When we dedicate our talents to God, the ordinary becomes holy, and the work of our hands becomes worship.

Creativity is not solely about self-expression; it is about expressing God. Just as the tabernacle showcased God’s glory through wood, fabric, and gold, our lives can display His glory in the distinct ways we create, serve, and build.

Let's Pray

Lord, as the Creator of all things, You have instilled within me a spark, a hint of Your divine creativity. Guide me to view my gifts as instruments of worship. May the work of my hands, whether noticed or unnoticed, bring glory to Your name. Let my creativity reflect Your beauty, and may every act of creating, shaping, or serving become an offering of praise to You.