Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- October 12, 2012
“And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues.” 1 Corinthians 12:28 NASB
The gift of administration likes for people, projects and processes to be properly organized. Efficiency and effectiveness energize their efforts. They keep chaos at bay by bringing consistency and calm to a work or home culture. This supportive gift takes time to plan and then they implement the plan. Gifted administrators understand the long-term needs and define the short-term steps needed to accomplish future goals. They are intentional with strategic initiatives.
Those who keep us in line logistically bless us with sustainable systems. It may be a financial manager who is tedious in stewarding well the income and expenses at work or home. The budget is their accountability partner. They give daily oversight to the proper allocation of resources and are able to discern positive and negative trends. They are worth their weight in gold. A gifted scribe who captures critical items in the minutes of a meeting makes follow up more feasible.
“Dominion and awe belong to God; he establishes order in the heights of heaven.” Job 25:2
Do you have the gift of administration? If so, perhaps you partner with a visionary leader who needs organizational legs to see God’s game plan come to fruition. Your support of a senior manager may make the difference between success and failure or excellence and mediocrity. Your organizational efforts at home are a blessing to your family. Don’t obsess over perfection; rather rejoice in doing what you can with the time you have. Yes, value relationships over results.
Almighty God is the ultimate administrator. He placed the stars and planets in the sky in meticulous order and He organized an intricate human body. The wisest administrators get their marching orders from their Master, Jesus. So, seek favor from the Lord first, so that you serve, not lord over others. Be patient when people do not live up to your standards or execute precisely your expectations. Your administrative gift will place you in a seat of great influence!
“Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.” Proverbs 22:29
Prayer: Heavenly Father, show me how to value and appreciate those who are gifted administratively.
Related Readings: 1 Chronicles 24:19; Daniel 2:49 NASB; 2 Corinthians 8:20 NASB
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This is a wonderful message. Many believe that this gift is just for those on the finance committee but a Pastor with this gift in addition can help to move a stagnent church forward.
God Bless
Do you have the gift of administration?
I don’t know for sure.
If so, perhaps you partner with a visionary leader who needs organizational legs to see God’s game plan come to fruition.
The visionary leaders here have who they need. They are doing well.
Your support of a senior manager may make the difference between success and failure or excellence and mediocrity.
I’m confused; can we mistaken excellence with perfection at times? Are they not interchangeable?
Your organizational efforts at home are a blessing to your family.
Maybe.
Don’t obsess over perfection
I enjoy practicing excellence whenever possible.
“rather rejoice in doing what you can with the time you have. Yes, value relationships over results.”
Amen, I agree.
Well said.