Spiritual Gems from the parsha - Vayakhel

Take from yourselves an offering. (Ex. 35:5)
The words "from yourselves" show that one should not say that he will wait until he is rich to give his donation. Rather, he should take from what G-d has given him now.
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And all the women whose hearts stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats' [hair]. (Ex. 35:26)
Rashi explains that the way in which the goats' hair was spun, actually on the back of the goat, was a special skill granted to certain women. The women were not commanded or instructed concerning how to spin the hair, but learned by themselves. They understood, therefore, that this special talent, given them by G-d, was meant to be used for the Holy Sanctuary. From this we learn that when G-d gives a person certain talents or skills, it is incumbent upon that person to use those talents to make a "sanctuary" for G-d in this world.
(Likutei Sichot)
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These are the things that G-d has commanded you to do. (Ex. 35:1)
Immediately following this verse we read about the commandment to refrain from work on Shabbat. Why are we first instructed to actively do something, and then immediately instructed not to do something else? Shabbat is not merely a passive cessation of labour, but is something in which we must take an active, vital role. It is up to us to make the holiness of Shabbat felt, by investing our efforts towards this goal during the first six days of the week.
(Sifrei Chasidut)
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All the wise-hearted among you shall come, and make all that G-d has commanded. (Ex. 35:10)
When a person decides to do a mitzva, it is preferable to do it immediately, as the opportunity presents itself, and not procrastinate. Doing a mitzva with diligence and alacrity prevents all kinds of obstacles from arising to prevent the performance of the mitzva at a later time. That is why the verse says, "All the wise-hearted among you shall come" - one who is truly wise - "shall come" - without delay.
(HaDrash Vehaiyun)