Follow The Pattern

The book of Exodus is full of patterns that the Lord ordained for Godly people and a Godly nation. Details laid out specifically for the Tabernacle and all that pertained to it. Here is a small pattern that we might meditate upon to walk in the Light:

Exodus 31:2-3

See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship

"called by name.."

"filled with the spirit of God.."

"in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in understanding.."

"workmanship.."

This is the pattern that the Lord executes even yet today. Calls you, fills you with His spirit, and puts you to work. Many have misunderstood what the calling of God and the infilling of His spirit is for. They get turned on to the reality of being born again, their spirit is alive and enthused with the knowledge of God, and they think it is time to quit their vocation, put on the priestly garments and preach from the pulpit. Is that really the "calling"? Should everyone be in "ministry"? Yes and no.

Yes in the sense that we can serve(minister) right where we are called. It may not be recognized as a ministry in the traditionally thought of way, but nonetheless, it is ministry. Workmanship.

Col 3:23

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

It might be as a salesman, soldier, doctor, trucker, factory worker, engineer, farmer, scientist, singer, waiter or waitress, whatever the work is that we do. Right in the marketplace, the wisdom, understanding and knowledge of the Holy Spirit of God can thrive and prosper the people all around us.

No, in the sense of quitting and giving up on the talents that we have for the pursuit of theology and the clergy. We minister to one another in the gathering of the saints, and we minister to those who walk, work and live around us in our daily life. We are the salt in their otherwise dull tasteless, hum drum life.(only because of the Spirit of God in us) I am not saying that everyone's life is hum drum, but there is a sense of "something more, something better". Everyone is looking for peace, joy, assurance, acceptance and challenge to higher ground. Jesus did minister in the synagogues(church setting), but he touched a lot of lives walking on the beaches and in the marketplaces. He demonstrated the love of God in his speech and the way He lived. He "walked the walk, and talked the talk". He was and is real LIFE!

This post courtesy of Bro Hurd