Bibledoorajar: Workmanship

     The tabernacle was a safe, stable abode and one suitable for God to dwell among His people. There are especially gifted workmen who are cited for their great contribution to the completion of the building whereby God sought to love His people.  The first one cited is Bezaleel. His name means "in the shadow of God". He was called by God and filled with the spirit of God. He had great wisdom, understanding and knowledge in all manner of workmanship. He was able to devise many intricate types of work. He was the son of Uri which means "light of the Lord" and grandson of Hur which means white or splendid. They were from the tribe of Judah which means praise. Teamed with Bezaleel was a man for the tribe of Dan (God has judged) whose name was Aholiah. His name means "tent or dwelling of my father". He was the son of Ahisamach which means "my brother supports." And to all the men assigned to assist these two gifted men, God gave wisdom enough to carry out all that God required in the building. Their hearts are called wise and willing to do the work.
     In the building of the Church, God sent His Son and the Spirit was upon Him. He did the works of the Father (in His shadow) and was the Light of the World. His being was holy and pure (splendid) and He grew in wisdom and stature with God and man. We are saved by the shedding of His blood and His workmanship which was the living out of complete obedience. Our restless spirits can find rest because of His "Abba Father". We live in Him. We can praise because God has judged through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus. The workmanship complete, He has ascended to the Father and is preparing us a place. May we. too, be referred to in glory as men and women having wise and willing hearts to do the work of God in the Church.