Exodus 36:4-6

Exodus 36:4-6  And all the wise men ... spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make. And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing. This is amazing! Just imagine at your church the pastor announcing, “Tonight, we won’t have to take an offering because all of you gave too much money in the offering this morning. We not only have enough money, we actually have too much money. So tonight, please don’t give any more money.” That would never happen, would it?! But in our verses for today it did! Moses commanded the people to bring their gold and silver and gemstones to be used to make the Tabernacle for God. And they were excited to give to build God’s house. But they brought too much stuff! Moses had to hold them back. Amazing! They had hearts of gratitude. And when we give, we should give out of hearts of gratitude too!