Strive to Be the Best Team Player
ICS Daily Devotions
Ephesians 4:16 (NKJV) from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.
There is nothing wrong with achieving success in the marketplace if we do it God’s way and acknowledge His blessings. There is a God’s way to be successful. Of course, there are also many essential traits that one should have besides spiritual gifts and talents to set one apart from the world, and one of them is being a good team player.
Nobody can take full credit for a project’s success because it is always a team effort, whether in church or at work. There are many needs in the church for us to step up and serve. It is always a body ministry. Therefore, it is a blessing when everyone offers their time, gifts, and talents to serve.
This is also applicable in the marketplace. We all want to be singled out and noticed by our bosses to have upward mobility in the company. However, it is more important that we work as one body to help the team grow and progress. In addition to being leaders who give direction and instructions, our bosses will also assess whether we are good team players.
Have you been assigned to do a group project? How do you feel if one or two of the project mates are not doing their part to contribute to the completion of the project? Are you upset, unfair, frustrated, and stressed? We should not be individualistic and selfish as believers. As Christians, we put God first and love our neighbours as ourselves. We have been taught to contribute to the church’s growth by serving with our gifts and talents.
Luke 16:10 (AMP) “He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much.”
No matter where you are, you are a great asset to any team when you have a great attitude, are faithful with the little, have a spirit of excellence, and are team players. We, as believers, know that we are to give our best to our assignments just as we serve God. Together, each of us achieves more as one team for the team. Doing so honours our Lord.
Moreover, the leadership will notice our faithfulness, humility, dedication, and talent when we work as a team, especially when we actively contribute ideas and ensure the work is done to the best of our ability.
How we perform in the marketplace will allow people to know that we are different because of Christ in us. Therefore, we should cultivate a mindset of teamwork and excellence in our workplaces and ministries so that we can glorify Him.
Sermon Series: Vessel for His Glory
