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The Skillful Worker

The Lord has called each of us to be excellent in what we do. Those whom God used in the Kingdom as marketplace ministers were skilled and exemplified excellence in their field. Not only were these men skilled, they were filled with God’s Spirit. Consider Huram, a craftsman of bronze in whom Solomon entrusted much of the temple designs. God’s word says he was a true master craftsman (see 1 Kings 7:14). Consider Joseph, whose skill as an administrator was known throughout Egypt and the world. Consider Daniel, who served his king with great skill and integrity. The list goes on and on—David, Nehemiah, Aquilla and Priscilla, to name a few.

I recall the first issue of an international publication that we began. It was common to hear the comment, “It doesn’t even look like a Christian magazine.” They were saying the quality and excellence exceeded what they equated to Christian work. What a shame. Has inferior quality become synonymous with Christian work?

May we strive for excellence in all that we do for the Master of the universe.

The Exodus 31 passage says that Bezalel was chosen by God and was filled with the Spirit of God to design the ark of the covenant and other instruments to go inside the ark. What does this say about how we should view our work?

Bezalel is one of the first persons in the Bible that is described as one who is filled with the Spirit of God. It is significant to note this person was a craftsman and not a priest. Scholars tell us whenever things are first mentioned in the Bible we should take note. What does this say about the importance of being filled with the Spirit of God and skillful in our work?

Bezalel was called to design and build the place where the presence of God would dwell. You and I are called to create a workplace where God can dwell. If this is the case, what things might you do that will create a workplace environment where the presence of God might dwell? Give some examples of things you can do to create such an environment.

Workplace Application

Have you ever felt that your “secular” work was less than spiritual? Do you think Bezalel felt that way? Sure, he worked on a “spiritual” project. But he did not always do this. God prepared him for many years for this ultimate task. You must not consider your secular work as unspiritual or something that does not contribute to the kingdom of God.

We are all called to perform our daily tasks as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:17). Be aware that as you

seek to be the best at what you do for the glory of God, He will bring glory to Himself in ways you may not be able to see right now.