Moses is now ready to get the Lord's commands into reality. He gathers them all to him an addresses them to what is expected. The first thing he commands is that they must obey the Sabbath and the severity of maintaining it. The next thing is the materials that will be used for the Tabernacle. It will be from a free-will offering - gold, silver and bronze, blue, purple and scarlet yard and fine linen, goat hair; ram skins dyed red and the hides from cows; acacia wood; olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for fragrant incense; and onyx stones and other gems for the breastplate (5-9). There is also an appeal for the skilled craftsmen among them to step forth and make everything that the Lord commanded - the tabernacle, tables and poles, bread for the Presence, altar, curtains, etc.
The response was overwhelming since the needs of the supplies and the craftsmen were met. The Bible doesn't mention any item that was lacking or any need unfulfilled. It was amazing that the needs were responded to with such zeal and completeness. God's people responded with a good and proper response.
Good and relaxing weekend. Not much accomplished but then again not much sought either.
Praise for today: For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. Ps 71: 5
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