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{{DOD-January}}
[[God]] has always dealt with [[sin]] through the shedding of blood. The Tabernacle was [[God]]'s remedy for the nation of [[Israel]]. They had sinned and the Tabernacle was their way back to [[God]]. We must keep in mind that neither [[Israel]] nor any other nation in the Old or New Testament was saved by bringing a sacrifice. The bringing of sacrifices was but an evidence of [[faith]] in [[God]]'s Holy Word, for it is by [[faith]] that we are saved, and not by works.
In today's reading [[Moses]] is gathering together all the congregations of the children of [[Israel]] and giving them the words of the [[Lord]]. [[God]] began with a reminder about the Sabbath Law, and then He asked the people for an offering. You may note in these chapters that every little detail of the Tabernacle is mentioned, even the pins and the cords. Nothing is too trivial for the [[Lord]] to see and know. [[Matthew]] 10:30 tells us that even the hairs of our head are numbered. Everything that is done is important to the [[Lord]], and He does everything in full detail.
In verses 4-19 of chapter 35 [[Moses]] calls for materials, and the people depart to bring their offerings to [[Moses]]. They brought their wealth and abundance, "much more than enough," as we see in chapter 36:5. The gifts were so generous that [[Moses]] had to stop the people from bringing them. Two men, Bezaleel and Aholiab, were called of [[God]] to give of their labors. [[God]] empowered them, by His [[Spirit]] , to do the job He had called them to do. What a lesson for us today! [[God]] truly has a work for each of us, and we should remember that whatever [[God]] demands, He will supply. I want to repeat that statement, because it is so true and applies to any work that [[God]] requires of us. WHATEVER HE DEMANDS, HE WILL SUPPLY. It is also very interesting to note that Bezaleel was from [[Judah]] , the first tribe, and Aholiab was from Dan, the last tribe. [[God]] not only picked the first, but the last.
