Our Labor For God

Introduction

Vocation

1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”

Two hats

I. You Have Skills & Intelligence From God v. 1

In whom the Lord has put skill and intelligence

The same Holy Spirit that created the world in six days is the same one empowering you.

Where should I do it?

Vocations, hobbies, & volunteer

II. You Have What Is Needed For Your Next Step v. 1

To know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary

This wasn’t something new. They had done this stuff before.

God needs you to take the next step.

You might not have the full picture.

Motivation: Meaning Coming to Life

The Prairie Project was a ministry given by God, but we didn’t know much else. We could have spent months developing a plan for the prairie, instead, we took the first step we know God wanted us to take. Once we did that, God progressively has been leading us as we go.

Enablement

God hasn’t ask you to do something He hasn’t prepare the way before you.

What should I do?

Stop thinking about all that your lacking or ways things wont work and start focusing on what you do know and the next step needed to move forward.

III. You Have A Divine Calling v. 1

Shall work in accordance with all that the Lord has commanded

God gave the details, the people made it happen.

What should I do

Two areas of focus

God's glory

Welfare of Others

Our skills and intelligence is not for our own advancement.

Where should I do it?

You have been blessed with skills and intelligence for your vocation. Not just for employment but as God's representative in that environment.

Motivation: Meaning Coming to Life

Today, the movies make the case that going against instruction brings about needed change and in the end, everyone will thank you for your rebellion. That is not the case.

Saul preforms the sacrifice because Samuel was delayed.

Enablement

What should I do?

Think through your involvement in society (boards, groups, extra curricular activities). You probable are doing these things because of the skill or intellect you bring. Now, think of your personal mission for being involved. How well does it align with God command for you to be his minister?

IV. You Have A Choice To Make v. 2

Everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work

To lift one up (indicating action)

Sometimes God does the stirring up of the individual, but here, it is the person’s own heart. It was up to them to decided if they wanted to be a part. God only ask help from those who are willing to serve.

Enablement

What should I do?

Don’t always expect God to stir the desire or passion up within you. Hoe to stir yourself up

Notice the change happening in people’s lives

Listen for where people are hurting and think about what God offers

Take time to process what things came together that day (e.g., situation & scripture reading)

When you read a promise of God, stop and think of how you have experienced his faithfulness

V. You Have Joint Stakeholders v. 3

They received from Moses all the contribution that the people of Israel had brought for doing the work

Investors

The purpose of the Go & Make pins to see what we all are doing.

The tabernacle was made from the people’s treasures. They offered what they had to the Lord.

Motivation: Meaning Coming to Life

Moses, Aaron, and Hur at the top of the mountain during the battle with Amalek

Everyone had a party to play in the battle.

Enablement

What should I do?

The task can feel overwhelming and insurmountable if we only think of ourselves.

Ephesians 4:11–12 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,”

God has brought many skills and intellect into His church. We need to rely on the the skills and intellect of others to function at our highest level.

Where should I do it

That means it takes being a part of the local church. Not attending a local church, but being a part.

Summary

You Have Skills & Intelligence From God

You Have What Is Needed For Your Next Step

You Have A Divine Calling

You Have A Choice To Make

You Have Joint Stakeholders

A Possible Next Step

Go & Make is to help you to process what you are currently doing and how you can do it for the Lord.