In Exodus 36:1 the Lord commanded: “Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person in whom the Lord has put skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with all that the Lord has commanded.” We saw previously in Exodus that God has given skill to all who are skillful (35:30-31, 31:6). The key words in this verse, then, are: “shall perform”. It is not enough for a person to be given skill and understanding by God; their assignment is to actually PERFORM what He asks of them.

This is our responsibility. We do not choose the gifts we are given by the Lord; but we ARE responsible for what we DO with them. History is replete with examples of people who were given great talents by God, but who did not “perform” in accordance with what they were given. Perhaps you aware that you possess certain spiritual gifts; but the question is, how are you USING them?! Too many of us rue the fact that our gifts do not seem to be in the quantity or measure that others have received, but the assigning of gifts is not our responsibility. Today’s word is a charge to be faithful to PERFORM whatever tasks the Lord sets before you, with whatever gifts He has given you.