For each person, the combination of traits (heritage, skills, education, experiences, personality, interests, emotional intelligence, etc.) is unique. Two people can be similar in many ways, but there will always be some differences. This intimates that each person is unique, and this personal uniqueness is a singularity.

The concept of singularities means, among other things, that each person has singular birth parents, a singular birthday, and a singular birthplace. DNA and fingerprints are singular and are even used for identification.

Given these singularities, could there be a singular divinely ordained vocational calling for each individual? In the above text, the apostle Paul asserted a unique divine origin for his calling as an apostle—a major component of his vocational work.

The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews seemed to agree. Note his words:

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1–2 ESV )

This text intimates that each person has a specifically assigned divinely ordained (singular) race to run. The imagery of a race symbolizes a specific singular life purpose—a reason for existence in God’s metanarrative that provides transcendent meaning to life. Running our race requires us to “lay aside every weight and sin” that impedes the faithful stewardship of our lives. Therefore, the truth of the singular specific call of God on our lives must be embraced and pursued by faith. Resistance from our own flesh, the culture, and satanic forces must not stop us. False teachers who deny the sovereign, intentional, strategic purpose of God must not impede us. There are many who claim to be Christians but deny the truth of a sovereign, intentional, and strategic Creator. Consequently, true followers of Christ must vigilantly guard against anyone who would seek to discourage them in their search for their respective singular callings.

If personal vocational calling is singular, then organization leaders must learn to recognize individual calling and utilize people in alignment with their respective singular callings.

Here is your business tip. Wise organizational leaders understand the singularity of personal calling. Accordingly, these leaders will seek to build organizations by utilizing people congruent with their individual vocational callings. This demonstrates faith that God pays for what he orders and holds leaders accountable to properly utilize people. Leaders should understand that, if there is a genuine need for a person in a position, there will be divine provision. When management places a person in a position inconsistent with their calling, this is abuse. Consequently as an act of faith, leaders understand that for every bonafide personnel need, there is a specific divine provision.