Introduction: Can you look back on your life and see how God has used people to influence your relationship with Jesus Christ? This devotion should motivate every Christian to yearn to serve our Lord. Why? Because “Only one life will soon be past, and only what’s done for—through—Christ will last!”
While you’ve probably never heard a message written about this man, he epitomizes a true and faithful servant. Please notice the making or process of a servant who makes a difference while fulfilling God’s purpose. Interestingly enough, his name means “in the shadow of God.”
1. We have been “PICKED OUT” to serve our Lord Jesus! (Exo. 31:1) – “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.”
The word “called” is קָרָא (kaw-raw’), which means to call, proclaim, read, or even name. Basically, it means to call out to. Is God calling out to you? Our Lord calls whom He chooses. He chooses whom He wants to use. Are you usable?
2. We have been “POURED INTO” by the Holy Spirit to serve our Lord Jesus! (Exo. 31:3) – “And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.”
The word “workmanship” is מְלָאכָה (mel-aw-kaw’). It means occupation or craftsmanship. Plus, its application has to do with service. Furthermore, the word covers deputyship or even ministry. Finally, workmanship can mean employment.
Bottom line: If the Holy Spirit does not “pour into” us, then we operate in the energy of the flesh. It is imperative that we depend on the power of God to get the job done! Do you need to depend on the Holy Spirit more? Are you a candidate for “fresh oil”?
3. We will be able to “PULL THROUGH” in serving our Lord Jesus! (Exo. 38:22) – “And Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that the LORD commanded Moses.”
Hopefully, you did not miss the word “ALL”! Bezaleel was dedicated, dependable, and determined. He faithfully finished his task.
4. We can expect to be “PAID UP” for serving our Lord Jesus! (Rev. 22:12) – “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
Payday—someday!
Conclusion: Bezaleel is traced to Judah in Chronicles through five ancestors—Uri, Hur, Caleb, Hezron, and Pharez. This would be Judah’s son by Tamar.
So, if you are reading this devotion and feel like a failure or if your family has failed, remember—God delights in using our “availability,” not our “ability.”
Besides that, if you were to do some research, you would discover that Bezaleel’s descendants can be traced to an incestuous relationship between Judah and Tamar. Other “losers” He has used—amazingly, the God of the Bible used the harlot Rahab to be part of the ancestral lineage of Jesus Christ.
So, no matter how marked your past may be, our Lord has a bright future ahead as you trust Him.
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
