“They shall make an ark of acacia wood. Two cubits and a half shall be its length, a cubit and a half its breadth, and a cubit and a half its height.”(Exodus 25:10)
God delights in inviting us to join Him in His work—not out of obligation, but out of a genuine desire to participate in what He is doing. In the case of the Ark of the Covenant, He called the Israelites to take part in its creation by contributing materials for its construction: gold, silver, yarn, fine linen, oil, and even acacia wood. This was not a mandate, but an invitation—each person giving as they were moved in their hearts.
Some had gold to offer; others brought simpler materials, perhaps even rough, knotty acacia wood. Yet what mattered most to God was not the material itself, but the heart behind the gift—a sincere love for Him and His purposes.
It is remarkable how Scripture so often highlights ordinary people participating in extraordinary work. Most of the time, we do not recognize what will become significant in the future; we simply trust God and give from the heart toward the work He places before us. The names of those who contributed to the Ark have been lost to history, yet what they helped create remains deeply significant: a testimony of God inviting His people into His mission to make His name known.
Paz,
Scott
Subscribe to DIU Today
School Calendar
Public Announcements
DIU and ALEM Partnership
DIU and ALEM partner to launch a Portuguese MA in Bible Translation, expanding Bible translation capacity in Brazil and Lusophone regions. Began Fall 2025.
Learn more about this new initiative:
