Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Enthusiasm”
Our Bible verse for today: “The Lord also spoke to Moses: “Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft.” Exodus 31:1-5 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “Do the things God created you to do.”
Yesterday we considered the truth from Colossians 3:23-24 that even when we’re faced with unpleasant tasks which we would rather not do, we can still do them with enthusiasm and excellence if we realize we are doing them for the Lord Jesus and not for men. That’s an important and helpful truth for us to keep in mind.
However, if given the choice it is always better to do the things you love, the things God designed you to do. That’s when you will be at your best and happiest. It’s also when you will feel the most fulfilled.
In Exodus 31:1-5 we read of a man named Bezalel whom God endowed with the skills of a master craftsman. Bezalel then employed his God-given talents in the construction of the Temple for God’s people to worship in. That was a worthy effort on his part and probably brought him great joy and a sense of fulfillment.
What are the things God has designed you to be good at? I praise God for the Bezalel’s in our church. They are men and women with the skills of craftsmanship and art and interior design. They love what they do; they’re good at it and they keep our church facilities functional and looking nice. Our church family is blessed by their ministry efforts.
Others have the gift of music, or teaching, or serving. They utilize those skills for the glory of God and as a means of blessing others. And, they themselves are blessed and fulfilled and happy in the process because they’re doing something they love to do.
The same truth holds with respect to earning a living. Far too many people go to work everyday to a job they hate. How much better-off they would be if they had taken the time to identify their true heart’s desire and then received the education and training to make their living in a profession more suited to their skills and interests. I can tell you from personal experience that a job becomes a joy when you’re doing the thing God has called you to and equipped you for.
Whether we’re talking about a profession, a ministry activity, or a household chore, it’s a lot easier to be enthusiastic about it if you’re doing something God designed you for. I encourage you to discover the true desires of your heart, the things God has designed you to enjoy and be good at, and then throw yourself into doing those things.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 