I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Exodus 36. “Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: ‘No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.’ And so the people were restrained from bringing more, because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work” (Verses 6-7). What a blessing it is to read these verses this morning. With yesterday’s events still fresh on my mind (read day 114), the thought that God takes only what is necessary is a beautiful thought. Why? Israel wanted to give, give, give, but God restrained them from giving more than was needed. He allowed only what was necessary for the task at hand. The inverse therefore is true as well, when He takes away, He only takes away what is needed for the task at hand. What needs to be gone in order for us to grow.Therefore, I can rest knowing that He will also fill that empty spot with something which is necessary.