Built to Build: Why Your Expertise Matters to God

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

You weren’t just made to be faithful. You were made to be fruitful. God designed you with the ability to learn, grow, and build something meaningful over time. The knowledge and skill you’ve gathered along the way — those things are not just byproducts of your work. They are part of your design.

Your expertise tells a story. Not just of what you’ve done, but of how you were made. You’ve sharpened instincts, developed talents, practiced over and over again, and carried responsibility. That isn’t random. That’s stewardship.

God Doesn’t Waste the Work You’ve Done

Maybe you’ve had seasons where your work felt invisible or undervalued. Maybe you’ve changed careers, raised a family, run a business, or led quietly in the background. Every bit of it matters. What you’ve learned, what you’ve built, what you’ve managed, God sees it all.

Your expertise is not about status. It’s about readiness. You have tools in your hands because you were meant to use them. Not just for your own sake, but for the good of others.

You Were Created to Contribute

In Discover Your Divine Design, expertise is not just about what you know. It’s about how your mind and hands are equipped for impact. Whether you are a teacher, an artist, a manager, a caregiver, or anything in between, the things you’ve learned hold value in God’s Kingdom.

This part of the journey is about recognizing the skills that have been entrusted to you and exploring where they fit within your divine design. You are not just called. You are capable.

Reflect:
What have you learned over the years that comes naturally to you now? What do others consistently rely on you for? Read Colossians 3:23 again. How might your work change if you saw it not as a job, but as part of your calling?