out of the ordinary | things around the house

God frequently works through the ordinary. Through them he shares something of his love for us and reveals elements of his redemption plan. In this devotional series we look at some of the ordinary things Jesus would have encountered as he journeyed towards the cross. Today, vessels and utensils. Holy Spirit, will you reveal something extraordinary through each of them. Amen.

The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17, NKJV

So many people came together to create everything the Lord had detailed for the Tabernacle just so he could be God in their midst. And it cost them. The ministering women contributed their costly mirrors, the craftsman gave their time and skills, the priests and Levites worked together to ensure everything ran smoothly. It was all for God's glory. Even the pots met the Lord’s exacting standards.

But how did they do it in the wilderness? Where did they get the gold, silver, bronze and fine linens from? Well, from the people who had previously held them captive for hundreds of years. From the Egyptians. Immediately before God led the Israelites out of Egypt  he instructed the women to go to the Egyptians and tell them to hand over enough wealth on which to build a new nation. And, they did!

This is one of the many, many things I love about God - the fullness of his provision. He knew the Israelites could not start again without finance. He also knew they couldn’t build a nation without him, hence the detailed instructions regarding the beauty of his tabernacle that would speak to the other nations about his might, goodness, provision and presence.

Take a moment today. Find something every day - a pot, a shovel, a mirror - and give thanks for the fulness of God’s provision for you. He is in your midst!

Let's pray
You have been faithful to me, Lord, and I bless you for your goodness. Thank you that you are concerned with every detail of my life, you plan ahead, you provide for me, you save me, enjoy being with me and love me. I am so grateful. So very grateful. In Jesus' name. Amen.