Exodus 30-32; Acts 8

Exodus 31:2-3 & 6

See I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,...And I, indeed I, have appointed with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and I have put wisdom in the hearts of all the gifted artisans, that they may make all that I have commanded you.

God didn't just say, "Here's what you must build for me." He empowered them. He gave them His Spirit and the widom and knowledge needed to carry out the plan. Yes, these men were artisans to begin with. But God took their talents and abilities to another level, for use in fulfilling His purpose. He wanted the finished product to be more than a bunch of individuals creating their interpretation of what He had instructed Moses to make and build. They were united in their understand, by God's Spirit, of what needed to be done and would go about it God's way.

It also says God called Bazalel BY NAME. Wow. What an awesome experience to be called to something for God by name. Just how did that call come to Bazalel? Was it audible? Was Bazalel just going about his life or was he seeking the will of God about something? Or was God saying this to Moses so then Moses would say, "God told me..." Interesting that I've been doing a bit of wondering myself lately about what being called looks like. Just earlier today I was thinking about writing to somebody and asking what their experience of being called was like.