Pay It Forward

Instruct all those who have special skills as tailors to make the garments that will set Aaron apart from everyone else, so he may serve me as a priest. (Exodus 28:3, NLT)

 

God has given each one of us special skills and abilities to serve Him with.  We can hinder our own growth by thinking our special skill or ability is not needed to further the work of the kingdom.  Don’t undervalue what God has given to you.  Reading the passage, the tailors could have thought “How in the world could my skill as a tailor fit in with the building of a tabernacle for God?” God knows much better than we do.  The tailor’s special skill was used to make garments for one of the most holiest positions during this time.  The priestly garments were only to be worn by those men who were called priests and Levites.  The tailors were making garments for the first High Priest, Aaron.  What an honor!

  What special skill or ability has God given to you?  Is it being an electrician, a plumber, or an artist? God can use your skill and ability.  Most of the time people think of what may be termed as the “Five Fold Ministry Gifts” as the only skills needed in the church, but the church needs more skills and hands.  Take time and examine what special skills are within you.  Don’t discount or discard their usage for the church.  Share your skill with your church and pay it forward.  Not only are you feeling good about giving back, you also help to enhance the work of God.