When God told Moses to build a special tent for worship called the tabernacle, He picked the perfect person to lead the building project. His name was Bezalel, and the Bible says God filled him with His Spirit so he’d have wisdom, understanding, and amazing skill to do the job well.

A great builder needs a clear head and steady hands. Imagine trying to build something incredible while feeling foolish or out of control. It would be a mess! God wanted Bezalel focused and full of the Spirit, so the work would turn out beautiful.

The Bible says we’re builders too. Not of tents (like Bezalel), but of our lives! Every day you’re building the kind of person you’re becoming. The choices you make are like bricks stacking up, one on top of another. So the question is: what are you building?

Paul tells us not to waste our days on foolish things, but to “be filled with the Spirit.” When God’s Spirit fills you, He helps you build a life that’s wise, kind, and useful for Him. That kind of life that doesn’t waste the awesome gifts and talents He gave you.

Think About It: Picture yourself as a master builder, working on the most important project ever: your own life. What are you building with your time today? Something that pleases God or something that wastes the gifts He gave you? Ask God to fill you with His Spirit so you build wisely. What’s one good “brick” you can add to your life today, like helping someone or making a kind choice or reading your Bible?