God's Artisans

God equips artists, craftsmen and musicians with abilities and skill.

God has always used people to carry-out what He wants accomplished. If He wants His word to be written down, he uses the hand and pen of man. If He wants His temple to be built, he uses the hand and tools of man. If He wants art to glorify Him, he uses the hand and brush of man. If He wants music to be played, he uses the hand and instruments of man. If He wants battles to be fought, he uses the hand and weapons of man. We are always His chosen instrument for carrying-out His will... whether we're conscience of it or not!

Too many artists interpet their creative talents as a testimony to their own artistic greatness. They take pride in innate abilities they were born with and for which credit is not their due. Even though they might have spent years honing their skills, this area of expertise was waiting within, right from the start! The question which should be asked is, "who put that ability within me and what can I do to give Him glory with this gift He has given?"
 
(Ex 31:1) Then the LORD said to Moses, (2) "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, (3) and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts-(4) to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, (5) to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. (6) Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you.