HERE AND NOW
Today's reading: Exodus 25-28

"Make the Tabernacle from ten sheets of fine linen. These sheets are to be decorated with blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with figures of cherubim skillfully embroidered into them. Each sheet must be forty-two feet  long and six feet wide. All ten sheets must be exactly the same size..." Exodus 26:1-2 NLT

Ever been glad you were not born in a certain time period?

Like when there was no electricity?

When there was no indoor plumbing?

When there was no pizza delivery?

When the women all had to wear corsets?

When we had to depend upon our green thumbs for sustenance?

I'm thinking this morning, I'm glad I was not born during the Tabernacle days. I'm especially glad I was not on the sheets of fine linen committee.

You see my sewing skills and handiwork abilities are limited. Okay, almost imaginary at this point in my life.

My attempts at embroidery would not be suitable for the latrines in the Tabernacle, let alone the Tabernacle its self.

I would, I think, have wanted to be a part of this great building project. I would have wanted to serve in some way. I'd have had my hand up when they asked for volunteers.

I'm so, so glad I was born in the time of grace--God's grace.

He knows where my abilities are sorely lacking, where my talents ebb low and my skill levels are slim to none--and He allows grace to 'fill in' where I need it.

Grace, grace wonderful grace!