Solomon is ready to start the work of building God's Temple. He has most of the resources, and for that which he doesn't have, he has friends and connections to get it. He gets workers and Foremen to ensure the job is done right. In running a business you need to be wise and understand the need for teamwork. You need communication and respect for one's authority. You need skilled workers and overseers. You need people in charge and you need to know how to encourage the team instead of discouraging them. You need to give them constructive criticism in helping them grow. You need to know when to move people up in position so their skills are being used to the fullest while knowing when to fire someone because they are a hindrance to progress. You need to be a good money manager and plan wisely. You need to have a vision and know your competition. The list goes on and on. Running a business or overseeing people or being one of the unskilled workers, all of this is hard work.

It's really no different than running a Ministry or church. You need teamwork. You need people in charge and overseeing. You need to be using your gifts and abilities to the fullest. You need to know your strengths and weaknesses. And the list goes on just like a business.

In the business world can you identify the strengths and weaknesses of the team? Can you identify your own strengths and weaknesses? What about spiritually? Which is easier? Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of others or of yourself? The church needs the body of believers to function properly and it is hard work and requires sacrifices. Where am I doing a good job? And where am I failing? Lord, help me be a great team player in the workplace and in the church. Help me to be able to use my gifts to the fullest. Help me not be content with mediocracy.