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Day 88 – More than Enough Exodus 36:1 “Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whom JEHOVAH put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do every manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, will do according to everything JEHOVAH commanded.” 2 Then Moses called Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whose heart JEHOVAH put wisdom, everyone whose heart was stirred, to come and do the work. 3 They received from Moses the offering which the children of Israel brought for the work of the service of making the sanctuary. They continued bringing to him freewill offerings every morning. 4 Then the craftsmen who were doing the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing, 5 and spoke to Moses, saying, “The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which JEHOVAH commanded us to do.” 6 Moses gave a commandment, and caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, “Let neither man nor woman do any more work for the offering of the sanctuary.” The people were restrained from bringing, 7 for the material they had was sufficient for the work to be done—indeed too much. God’s name: JEHOVAH – Self-existent, Eternal Iesous – Jesus Elohiym – Mighty God God’s character: Wisdom and Understanding Christos – Anointed One Have you run into the problem of having too many materials for the work you need to do? Have you been paid too much for the work you needed to do? People are greedy. They want more of everything, especially money. It’s never enough. JEHOVAH told Moses who was to do the work of the sanctuary and gave them wisdom and understanding to do the work. Then Moses told the people what materials they were to bring to do the work, and they brought it. More than they needed, so that Moses had to tell them to stop giving to the work. Every church, small and great, has a building program, and other projects requiring funds. Church leaders ask their congregations to give to the different projects, but never have I heard of a church who asked their congregations to stop giving because they had more than enough for the work. Yet that’s what the workers told Moses to do. Stop giving. They had more than enough. What would it be like to have a church that didn’t need funds because they had more than enough money to take care of their needs? How would you feel if you heard your pastor or minister tell you one morning not to give because there was sufficient money to support every project the church had? It doesn’t happen. Why? Not because the church is greedy for money, but because those doing the work continually ask for more funds for the work they do. Moses needed to restrain the people from giving. They wanted to give. They wanted to support the work of the sanctuary. Yet, there was more than enough materials for the work and too much. When you give to JEHOVAH’S work, He will supply everything necessary to get the work done. He will make certain there is enough. He will also supply you with everything you need according to His riches in glory. Philippians 4:19 My Theos will supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christos Iesous. JEHOVAH is the Elohiym of more than enough. His supply will never run out. There might come a time when there is more than enough for your ministry. Until then, give because Elohiym wants to bless you just as He did when JEHOVAH commanded Moses to tell the people to give so the work could be done. Let’s pray: Father, help me give to Your work until You tell me there is enough. Let me know where to give, so I can be a blessing and You will bless me for doing Your work. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Copyright © 15 April 2024 by Valerie Routhieaux The image belongs to me.