How can we apply the obedience shown in Exodus 39:20 to our lives? Setting the Scene • Exodus 39 records the craftsmen finishing the priestly garments exactly as God commanded Moses. • Verse 20 zooms in on two small gold rings fixed to the ephod—seemingly minor details, yet carried out with meticulous care. • Their precision shows wholehearted submission to God’s revealed word. The Heart of the Verse “ They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near its seam, just above the woven waistband of the ephod.” (Exodus 39:20) • God had given these specifications earlier (Exodus 28:27-28). • The workers obeyed line-by-line, without alteration, delay, or shortcut. Why Obedience Matters Today • Scripture links love for God with keeping His commands (John 14:15). • Obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22) and proves genuine faith (James 2:17). • Even “small” commands matter; faithfulness in little things is celebrated by the Lord (Luke 16:10). Practical Ways to Emulate This Obedience Daily priorities • Begin each morning in God’s Word, committing to act on whatever He shows (James 1:22). • Schedule time for obedience—if Scripture commands reconciliation or service, put it on the calendar. Attention to detail • Evaluate your work ethic: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23-24). • Honor God in finances, speech, and relationships down to the “gold-ring” details others overlook. Prompt response • When conviction comes, obey immediately—send the apology, delete the questionable media, adjust the budget. • Teach children or disciples to do the same, modeling joyful compliance instead of reluctant conformity. Consistency • Keep obeying when no spotlight shines; the breastpiece rings were hidden beneath layers, yet God saw them. • Cultivate private disciplines—prayer, generosity, purity—trusting that the Father who sees in secret will reward (Matthew 6:4). Unsung Details, Lasting Impact • Those tiny rings stabilized the breastpiece that carried the names of Israel before the Lord. • Obedience in overlooked areas today can stabilize families, churches, and communities tomorrow. Encouragement to Walk It Out • The same Spirit who enabled Bezalel’s team (Exodus 35:31-33) empowers you to obey. • Step into the day confident that every careful act of obedience, however small, is noticed, valued, and multiplied by God. |
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