People Who Get Things Done

People Who Get Things Done

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. Ephesians 6:7-8

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.

At church, the services aren’t quite as effective when the sound technician isn’t behind the board, adjusting the microphones and speakers. Often 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 we watch cornerbacks and safeties make spectacular plays to break up passes, and we revel in their abilities. We miss the great job the unnoticed cornerback on the other side of the field is doing because the quarterback never throws to the wide receiver on that side. The excellent work that cornerback is doing often goes unnoticed by the average fan, but the coach notices and knows the team cannot win without him.

Even more than some of the players, I always loved our equipment men, the guys who work fifteen hours a day to make sure players are safely equipped for practice and games. The fans don’t know them, and they never get their names in the paper, but teams appreciate them.

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.

Uncommon Key > Nothing you do, whether it is behind the scenes or not, is hidden from God. He wants you to approach your job as if you were doing it for Him. Don’t worry about the world’s perception. Do what you do to get God’s approval.