The Joy & Gifts of God
Meditation upon reading Exodus 31: 1-6 (the gifts of God bestowed to create the Tabernacle)
All these things were to be made by men, but specifically using the ability & skills given them by God.
All natural talent, ability & gifts are bestowed by God.
The skill is what we make of those gifts.
A gifted dancer must still learn to dance.
As they learn and their dance improves and develops, they are acknowledging that gift.
As they dance and perform for others they are celebrating their gift from God.
But that gift is not just for them alone – it is for all to enjoy.
Their dance lifts spirits and makes others happy.
It is part of the Greater Celebration.
All who witness it can see, whether they acknowledge it or not, the joy of God.
Why else would God do it?
When the dancer performs, then God is there in the audience clapping and cheering with everyone else.
For a time, all there are at one purpose with God – seeing, sharing and returning his love.

