EXODUS 37:1. “And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:” BEZALEEL. A Holy God, seeking a place to dwell with His people – A great work, carefully designed by God for testimony – Gave a pattern to be followed to the smallest detail – Needs a man – a man He can trust – a man who can follow directions.
An ordinary man, young in years, who had learned from his father – Who had watched his grandfather with steady hands, during a fight, Hold up the leader’s tired arms, in spite of turmoil around him – Is available for God to use – is willing in spite of limitations.
The Gracious Holy Spirit moves to empower this man – To come upon him and use willing hands and strength for God – To give wisdom, understanding and knowledge to work – And gives this man – gifts, supernatural skills, to serve God.
Whether it be changing a stick of wood into a gold covered stave – Or oil and spices into an incense suitable for God Himself – Even taking a huge piece of gold and making a work of art to hold light – He humbly knows it is God working through him.
From spoons to dishes; from rings to an altar – he works – And forms each to divine specifications – and God’s glory. Things never to be seen, he applies the same skill to – He knows his work is for God – not men.
An altar made of brass; boards skillfully bored – Sockets and bells, posts, pins and a table – A laver and an ark with its mercy seat – All formed by sanctified hands of a fit man.
Is there such a man as this for the work of building today? Is there a man available to work for God’s glory alone? Is there one the Holy Spirit has full control over? Is there such a one sanctified for the Master’s use?
From the “tribes” of God’s people spread across the desert of earth – From the quietness of obscurity, does “John” come to warn? From the seat of intellectualism, does “Paul” come to reveal truth? “Bezaleel – where are you?”
"I am praying Father, that there will arise in my time a man suitable and available for Thee to use. We need to build again the 'Tabernacle of testimony' here and in many places. We need the power of the Holy Spirit to be seen again reviving Thy people, and speaking for God to a godless generation. I am getting older and feel my time is past. But I still want to be a Caleb, 'Please, give me this mountain!' If I can do something that will produce glory and honor for Thee in this small place, I am ready. If I am to reach to other obscure places, I am ready. If I am to help and guide a 'Bezaleel' or two, I am ready. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”