Deliverance: A Study In ExodusSample

What does it say?

As God prepared His people to build the Tabernacle, a place of worship, He looked for those whose “hearts were willing” to give their resources in support.

What does it mean?

For many generations God’s people were held captive in Egypt. God used Moses to deliver the Israelites and lead them to a new land where they would be free to worship Him. Moses now began to assemble the materials and the skilled workers to complete God’s specific instructions for building the Tabernacle, a place set apart for Him to dwell among His people. God gave His people the opportunity to give to that project. He could have compelled them to give as the price for their freedom. Instead, He chose to look for those who would give willingly. In response, the people gave much more than was needed and work was able to commence. 

How should I respond?

God always looks for willing hearts. He is all-powerful and has the ability to demand or take whatever He wants whenever He wants. Instead, He demonstrates His heart for people by allowing us the choice to be involved in what He is doing. Giving is an act of love and is demonstrated when done by choice, not by force. Even now, God does not want to compel people; instead, each day, He looks for “whoever is of a willing heart.” Are you actively and abundantly giving your time, energy, and resources to God’s work? If not, you’re missing the opportunity to join Him in what He is doing.