I hope this object lesson can be useful to youthful ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings.

There is a lot of use for a person who knows a lot of information about a lot of things but, there is also a use for people who have a great deal of knowledge about a specific topic. A cook has the skill of making things taste good. Programmers have the ability to make software and hardware perform specific functions. Construction workers help in the creation of roads and buildings. A software/hardware tester is useful in ensuring that the function for a specific product is working properly. Human resources personnel are useful when they can help employees be the best they can be and management can help in encouragement and motivating a team.

Different types of brooms are useful because they have a specific function. A hard bristle broom is often useful because the course brushes often possess the strength to move heavy objects. A soft bristle broom is good to catch light dirt and direct it into a dust pan. A hand held brush is good for small areas such as under the fridge while a tooth brush might get in between tracks of a sliding door. Just like brooms can serve a special purpose because of their specialization so we as employees can contribute to the success of the whole team by our unique traits and specific functions. That can include special personality traits as well.

In honor of the Memorial Day, it is nice to remember how the different branches of the military achieve specific objectives. There are functions that only the Navy and Air Force can do because of their specific training, resources and skill sets. Army and Marines work to their specific functions as well as Special Ops. I offer a big thank you to the men and women who volunteer their time and lives to the protection of their country. May God bless them and their families.