From Start to Finish

To no person can a higher tribute be paid than this: You have finished the work I gave you to do. Bezalel and his assistant, Aholiab, had been called, Spirit-endowed, and commissioned for one work and one work alone. That work was the building of the tabernacle and particularly the furnishings, using precious metals and various types of fabrics.

Neither of these individuals ever became a celebrity. Moses, yes; but Bezalel? Aholiab? Fortunately, God does not measure our effectiveness in His kingdom work by how many times we make the headlines in the local media. He does, however, measure our effectiveness on the basis of our full acceptance and implementation of those responsibilities with which He does challenge us.

Bezalel and Aholiab are complimented for having completed their assignment. It is so easy to accept responsibility verbally, to make an initial commitment in the flush of that first excitement. But alas, too often we do not carry through. Bezalel and Aholiab are not just beginners. They are finishers. They encourage us also to be finishers.

Taken from The Devotional Daily Bible