Getting It Done

We all know them. We don’t see them every day, but we still need them. They are the people in the background who take care of the things that wouldn’t happen without their help. Great coaches and good leaders recognize their importance—those essential members of the team who get things done, often quietly working in the backrooms and behind the scenes. They are invaluable and indispensable people.

The only time you’re aware that someone is running the PowerPoint display for a worship service or for a business conference is when it stops working. But your praise and worship service might have less impact without the technician’s contributions. The evaluations at the end of your business meetings might fall short of expectations if the material and presentation relied solely on you to pull it off.

In football, fans watch cornerbacks make spectacular plays to break up passes, and revel in their abilities, but they often miss the great job the cornerback on the other side of the field is doing because the quarterback never throws to the wide receiver on that side. But the coach notices and knows the team cannot win without him.

From time to time, thank the unheralded people on your team, in your work environment, at school, or even at home. Maybe they intentionally avoid the spotlight, but you’d be lost without them. Their skills make you the best you can be. Never take them for granted. God appreciates those who do their work for Him without seeking any glory.

His Promises

Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do.

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

Whatever you do, do well.