Written by Corina Díaz, volunteer with Iron Rose Sister Ministries in Argentina
To talk about creativity, I would like us to think of two main ideas:
1. The word creativity comes from the Latin creare, which means to make something new, to shape something or to produce it.
2. We have a Creator God (creative), who created the universe and everything in it (Gen. 1)
These ideas are combined in that we have a creative God and we were created in His image and likeness, so we are creative beings, each one to a different extent according to the gifts we have received.
We don't need to be great designers or architects to think about creativity in a broader way, we just need to be filled with the Spirit of God to manifest what God has done in us.
Let's look at an example of this:
“Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts. Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you.”
(Ex. 31:1-6)
Bezalel and Aholiab were endowed with the skill of craftsmen, and above all with creative ability in the work of God, they used this talent for the kingdom of God. Have you ever wondered what your most creative way and gift is? How could you place it in the service of God?
In chapter 36 of Exodus, I want to highlight verse 2:
"Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work."
Do you feel impelled in the work of God? Don't worry if you don't know how, if this is your prayer, I can assure you that God is already working on this!
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