John the Baptist and Your Job Description

1. “I am the voice of one calling in the desert; Make straight the way for the Lord.” (John 1:23 NIV)

Do you know what you do and why you do it for your business? If you created a job description for John the Baptist, it would probably include these job functions:

•To introduce the people in the area to the coming of Christ.”
•To do public preaching on the topic of the goodness of the Lord
•To advise others that a Savior was coming to help them
•To conduct regular sessions to baptize people
•To conduct brief seminars to help people live a good life

Because John followed his job description, he was successful in conducting his job. What is your job description? Is it clear, focused, and meaningful? If you are working from home or outside of the home, a detailed job description will help you know how to achieve the goals of your job. It is surprising how many people don’t even have a job description in the public job place. Here are some important aspects of a good job description:

•When it’s time for a job evaluation, it’s difficult to show that you have reached your working goals for the company without a properly prepared job description.
•You can include your job description in your business plan.
•A job description helps you to stay focused on what you are doing and why.
•It helps to give you encouragement.
•It shows that there is a purpose for the position and the job in the workplace.

Review your job description. If you don’t have one, or if you work on your own, create a job description for what you do. Describe your goals and focus for your work? Give specific information on why you do what you do. What are you learning goals in your work? As John the Baptist, be specific, know what your doing, understand what represents success in your work.