“Called to Create”

April 15, 2026 Daily Devotional: “Called to Create” Exodus 31:3-5 ​ "and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." ​ When we think of being "filled with the Spirit," our minds often drift toward preaching, prophecy, or miraculous healing. While those are certainly moves of the Spirit, In the Bible, when God had a massive project—like building the Tabernacle—He didn't just pick anyone. He specifically called people like Bezalel and filled them with technical intelligence. Exodus31 introduces us to Bezalel, a man whose spiritual calling was found in the sawdust, the forge, and the jeweler’s bench. ​ This passage shatters the divide between the "sacred" and the "secular." God didn't just give Bezalel a set of blueprints; He gave Bezalel Himself. The text notes that God provided four specific attributes: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill. These aren't just natural personality traits; they are divine impartations. Whether you are busy with your hustle, raising a child, managing a spreadsheet, or painting a canvas, your ability to do it well is a gift from the Creator. He is the original Architect in His divine craftsmanship, and we are never more like Him than when we are creating something of beauty and order. Bezalel wasn't just"getting the job done." He was working with gold, silver, and precious stones to build a dwelling place for God. Our work, no matter how mundane it feels, is an act of worship when done with excellence. When we engage in all kinds of crafts with integrity and skill, it becomes a purpose of our excellence, as we are building a tabernacle in our everyday lives where God’s glory can reside. Next time you successfully solve a problem or finish a project, take a moment tothank the Holy Spirit for the "wisdom and understanding" He provided. Look at your To-Do list for today. Instead of seeing chores or tasks, redefine your craft and see them as "artistic designs" you are creating for the King. God is interested in the details. He cares about the "artistic designs" and the "cutting of stones." He is a God of aesthetics as much as He is a God of ethics. This means your hobbies, your career, and your unique "knack" for fixing things are seen and valued by Him.​ Now, before you start your day today, pray: "Lord, fill me with Your Spirit as I go along with my daily tasks. Grant me the skill and knowledge to do this for Your glory."