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The Ideal Worker
Exodus 36:1
"Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded."
Finding the ideal worker in any walk of life is never an easy task. When you ask employers how hard it is to find the ideal worker, you will find that many of these employers are frustrated in finding someone who is the ideal worker.
When God commanded Moses to build the tabernacle, He gave him a man who was an ideal worker. Bezaleel would be coveted by every employer today if he were alive. There is no doubt in my mind that the tabernacle of the LORD would not have become what it did without Bezaleel. Let me show you several things about this man that made him the ideal worker.
First, he was a wise worker. You will notice in the verse above that the LORD gave Bezaleel wisdom to "...know how to work..." Bezaleel was not careless about his work. He used wisdom to build the instruments of the tabernacle and to accomplish the work in the best possible way. You should strive to be wise as you work. Don't be careless on the job, but be wise in your work habits so you can accomplish more for God and your employer.
Second, he worked well with others. In Exodus 38:22, you will read that Bezaleel worked with a man named Uri. His ability to work with others helped the work to go smoother. There is nothing worse than trying to get people to get along on the job. If you want to be an ideal worker, then you need to learn to work well with others. No, they may not always do things the way you would do them, but they can help you and the one for whom you are working to accomplish the task in a greater way.
Third, he was a willing worker. In Exodus 35:21 you will see that God used him because he was willing. Bezaleel didn't have the attitude that he had to do God's work, but he had the attitude that he was privileged to do God's work. When you get past the "Got to" attitude and get to the "Get to" attitude concerning your work for the LORD and your employment, then you will find that the work you perform will be more enjoyable. When people enjoy what they do, they will produce a better product.
Fourth, he was a self teacher. In the verse above, you can see that Bezaleel never stopped learning. In order to get wisdom in an area, you must be willing to learn about that area. An ideal worker will continue learning about the area in which they work. The reason for this is so that they can do what they are supposed to do in a better way. Never stop learning about what you are supposed to do. Be a self teacher, and motivate yourself to improve your education in the area of your work.
Fifth, he followed instructions. In Exodus 39:21, Bezaleel did everything that the "...LORD commanded Moses." This means that Moses gave Bezaleel the instructions on how to do the work. Bezaleel humbly followed the instructions given to him. Ideal workers are one's who will follow instructions. Don't be one who makes your own rules, but follow the instructions given to you.
Last, he was a finisher. In Exodus 39:43, you will see that the work was finished. Ideal workers finish what they start. Whenever you start a project, be one who finishes it. Don't leave projects unfinished.
Ideal workers are hard to find. Let those with whom you work feel that they have found an ideal worker in you.