DEA-CO-NI-EA represents a team of master craftsmen committed to achieving artisanal excellence through precise planning and execution, following the example set in Exodus 31:3-5: "And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
Barley symbolizes sustenance and meticulous implementation, aligning with divine principles as seen in Ruth 2:17: "So Ruth gleaned in the field until evening. Then she threshed the barley she had gathered, and it amounted to about an ephah." This represents the careful attention to detail and persistence required in our work.
The service model combines style and functionality for exceptional performance, while true brilliance involves a relentless pursuit of excellence, pushing boundaries for innovation. As written in Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, knowing that from the Lord you will receive an inheritance as a reward."
This approach challenges societal norms, fostering creativity and inspiring change, much like Daniel and his companions who excelled in all their endeavors: "In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom" (Daniel 1:20).
Deaconic Specialists exhibit expertise and excellence in professional growth, recognized for:
They embody commitment and distinguish themselves as leaders through their drive for excellence, foresight, and masterful execution, always remembering that "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).
2023 version, Secrets of the Menorah, Chapter 10; Deaconic Specialist
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