C.A.C Living Water Daily Devotional For April 27, 2025 ; Topic - THE ANOINTED PROFESSIONALS (I)

C.A.C Living Water Daily Devotional For April 27, 2025 ; Topic - THE ANOINTED PROFESSIONALS (I)

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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH 

THE LIVING WATER (January-December 2025)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE 

DATE: Sunday, April 27, 2025

TOPIC: THE ANOINTED PROFESSIONALS (I)

MEMORISE : And Moses said to the children of Israel, "See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah" (Exodus 35:30).

READ: Exodus 31:1-11

[1].   Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 

[2].   “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 

[3].    And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 

[4].   to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, 

[5].    in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship.

[6].   “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: 

[7].    the tabernacle of meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furniture of the tabernacle— 

[8].    the table and its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense, 

[9].    the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the laver and its base— 

[10].    the garments of ministry, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests, 

[11].   and the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place. According to all that I have commanded you they shall do.”

EXPOSITION 

        Nowadays, there is more emphasis on learning practical skills, like crafts rather than white-collar jobs. The Nigerian government has set up a Technical University to certify artisans' education. An artisan is one who performs skilled work with their hands, and God has designed the world for both educated and artisans to help each other. The role of artisans in daily activities and ministry is crucial. God chose specific individuals to handle the artistic work of the Tabernacle, not just anyone.

   .  I have called by name: Bezalel was chosen to be an artisan and gifted with creativity. Every profession is a calling!

    . Just as God ensured artisans, like Bezalel were traceable (Exo. 31:2, 6; 1 Chro. 2:20; cf. Ezra 7:1-5), are you identifiable in your profession? Who is your mentor?

    .  That Bezalel was a Spirit-filled artisan shows that the in-filling of the Holy Spirit isn't restricted to those in the pulpit.

     .  Verses 1-5 explain the purpose of calling and filling, showing that every job requires anointing to work well.

PRAYER POINTS

1.     Lord, anoint me for the works You have placed in my hands.

2.    Lord, grant me the needed wisdom, knowledge and understanding to succeed in my work.

3.    Father, make me useful for You in my profession, in Jesus' name.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY: 

CAC GHB: 746

8 7 8 7 & Ref

1. All to Jesus I surrender,

 All to Him I freely give,

 I will ever love and trust Him

 In His presence daily live

 I surrender all,

 I surrender all,

 All to Thee, my blessed Saviour,

 I surrender all.

2. All to Jesus I surrender,

 Humbly at His feet I bow,

 Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

 Take me, Jesus take me now.

3. All to Jesus I surrender,

 Make me, Saviour, wholly Thine,

 Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

 Truly know that Thou art mine

4. All to Jesus I surrender,

 Lord, I give myself to Thee,

 Fill me with Thy love and power,

 Let Thy blessing fall on me.

5. All to Jesus I surrender,

 Now I feel the sacred flame,

 Oh, the joy of full salvation;

 Glory, glory to His name!

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:

1 Chronicles 6

AUTHOR 

CAC, Christian Education Department.

Remain blessed