The completion of the incense and burnt offering altars, along with the bronze laver for cleansing, provides tools for worship and purification. Worship includes both giving offerings and cleansing oneself. The altars represent surrender; the laver symbolizes humility and the importance of cleansing before serving. Genuine ministry begins with a heart that has been both surrendered and purified. Before taking action for God, we need to be shaped by Him. Completing tasks is important. The anointing oil and incense show God’s consecration of the work. Faithful completion, through small acts of obedience and attention to detail, is significant to God. When we finish what He asks us to do, we make room for His consecration and presence.

Exodus 37:25–29 Easy: Bezalel used acacia wood to make the altar for incense. It was square, 45 centimetres long, 45 centimetres wide and 90 centimetres high. The altar’s horns were part of it, made from one piece of wood. He covered all the altar with gold: its top, its sides and the horns. He built up an edge of gold around the four sides. He made two gold rings for the altar. He fixed them below the gold edge, on two opposite sides. They would hold the poles to carry the altar. He used acacia wood to make the poles and he covered them with gold. He also made the special oil that would make things holy. He also made the incense with a sweet smell, like perfume.

Father God, cleanse me and make me ready for faithful service. Give me a heart that offers itself and hands that serve with humility. Keep me dependent on Your purifying grace. Give me perseverance to finish the tasks You’ve set before me. Anoint the work of my hands and let Your presence rest on what I complete for Your glory. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.