Aug 21, 2016
From Mount Sinai, God gave Moses instructions about who would build the pieces of furniture for the tabernacle and how they would be built. Bezalel was chosen and spiritually gifted to oversee the construction along with training others to help (Ex. 31:1, 2). While many people assisted in various aspects, Bezalel chose to make the ark (Heb. aw-rone’, ‘box or chest’) himself. There is no excuse for poor effort or mediocre work as all things should be done with excellence as for God Himself (Col. 3:23, 24). Unknown to him, this piece of furniture would become the most famous furniture in history! Though nothing about the ark was perfect, God honored Bezalel’s work and dwelt on his creation. God doesn’t ask for perfect work, He asks for perfect willingness. Bezalel honed his skill as a slave in Egypt as the ancient Egyptians were experts in furniture making and working in gold as is exemplified in King Tutankhamen’s tomb (c. 1323 BC; Exodus happened c. 1440 BC). Bezalel’s ark became the resting place for the Presence of the Almighty God—His literal throne on earth (2 Sam. 6:2). God uses the imperfect work of people for the perfect work of God!