Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.” Exodus 31:1-3
“God has called you to be a witness for Christ, bringing your expertise to bear on the needs of the world, pointing [those you work with] to Christ, and involving others in the only revolution that will truly transform a person and society, the revolution of the human heart brought by Jesus Christ.”
Paul M. Gould in The Outrageous Idea of the Missional Professor (Eugene: Wipf & Stock, 2014) 9-10.
At the CBMC President’s Council Weekend that wraps up in Florida today (coastline pictured above), Jenni and I are encouraging attendees to be generous with their L.I.F.E. (Labor, Influence, Finances, and Expertise). Today’s post corresponds to “expertise.”
You and I are workers for God, just like Bezalel. God has filled us with His Spirit and given us expertise to use for His glory and to point others to Him. Often this form of generosity requires great effort but can impact everyone around us. What about you? How are you generous with your expertise?