Pray the Word with David Platt Gifted by God (Exodus 31:1–5)
Feb 26, 2026
A meditation on Exodus 31:1–5 that highlights divine gifting and craftsmanship. Discussion explores how everyday work, schooling, and overseas vocation can open doors for sharing faith. Encourages recognizing and praising God for excellence in others. Concludes with focused prayers for skillful work and dependence on God for reaching unreached people.
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Every Skill Is A Gift From God
- God supplies the abilities and craftsmanship behind all human work, not human effort alone.
- David Platt highlights Exodus 31's description of Bezalel filled with the Spirit, intelligence, and knowledge to craft gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood.
Look Around And Give Thanks
- Seeing craftsmanship around us should lead to dependence and thanksgiving to God.
- Platt uses everyday examples—houses, cars, planes—to show that our ability to build and learn comes from God and His Spirit.
Work In Dependence And Thanksgiving
- Live today in dependence on God and thank Him for the gifts and skills you use.
- Platt explicitly tells listeners that learning, working, and every good thing depend on God providing ability, intelligence, and knowledge.