How does God's Spirit enable us for tasks, as in Exodus 35:31? The Spirit’s Filling in Exodus 35:31 “He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship” (Exodus 35:31). • God Himself chooses the worker. • The Spirit supplies the inner resources—wisdom, understanding, practical skill. • The enablement is holistic: mental insight, creative artistry, and physical execution all flow from one divine Source. What the Spirit Supplied • Wisdom—clear insight into God’s blueprint (James 1:5; Proverbs 2:6). • Understanding—discernment of details and purpose (1 Kings 3:12). • Ability—hands-on competence, turning ideas into reality (Exodus 31:5). • Motivation—an eager heart to serve (Philippians 2:13). • Endurance—strength to finish the assignment (Colossians 1:29). Patterns Repeated Throughout Scripture • Joseph: “God has made all this known to you” (Genesis 41:39). • Joshua: “Joshua son of Nun was filled with the Spirit of wisdom” (Deuteronomy 34:9). • Samson: “The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him” for physical power (Judges 14:6). • David: skillful leadership (1 Samuel 16:13; Psalm 78:72). • Prophets: inspired speech and boldness (Micah 3:8). • Zerubbabel: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6). God repeatedly empowers ordinary people for specific, sometimes extraordinary, work. The Same Spirit Equips Believers Today • Acts 1:8—power for witness. • 1 Corinthians 12:4-7—varieties of gifts, same Spirit, given “for the common good.” • Ephesians 2:10—“created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance.” • 1 Peter 4:10-11—serve “by the strength that God supplies,” so He gets the glory. Living Out Spirit-Enabled Stewardship • Acknowledge your calling—every task assigned by God matters, whether artistic, administrative, or pastoral (Colossians 3:23-24). • Seek continual filling—yield daily to the Spirit’s guidance (Ephesians 5:18). • Hone the gift—Bezalel still practiced; skill grows under Spirit direction (2 Timothy 1:6). • Work in community—Spirit gifts are complementary, never isolated (Romans 12:4-6). • Expect fruit and finish—God equips to complete what He starts (Philippians 1:6). |
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