A place just for you

I have filled him with the Spirit of God . . . to design artistic works. – Exodus 31:3-4

A bricklayer whose brother was a famous violinist was talking with the head of the construction company where he worked. "It must be great to have a brother who is known around the world," said the executive. He quickly added, "Of course, we must accept the fact that talent isn’t equally distributed – even in the same family."

"That’s right," replied the bricklayer. "Why, my brother doesn’t know the first thing about bricklaying. It’s a good thing he can afford to pay others to build a house for him."

This story reminds us that we’ve each been given unique abilities by God. If our motive is to glorify God and benefit others, we have no reason to be ashamed of what we do for a living. Exodus 31 tells us that God gave certain people special skills to work in gold, in silver, in cutting jewels, and in all kinds of workmanship to help build the tabernacle.

If you are a construction worker, a teacher, a trash hauler, a plumber, a doctor, a carpenter, a writer, a mechanic, a scientist, an assembly-line worker, a secretary, or any other kind of worker whose occupation contributes to the welfare of others, you have a God-honoring job. In His sight it is an opportunity to serve Him in the place He has provided – just for you. – Dennis J. De Haan

Our daily work is used by God

To help us care for daily needs;

And work that’s done as to the Lord

Gives witness to our words and deeds. – Dennis De Haan

READ: Exodus 31:1-11

No one else can do the work God has for you.

The Bible in one year:

• 1 Kings 10-11

• Luke 21:20-38