Spiritual Gifts – Organization

As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used
effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of
those gifts is Organization and when it is effectively used,
it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose.

We may not think of organization as a spiritual gift, but it is
an important one for being a part of God’s earthly mission
(individually or as a group). Organization is important in
serving God, but it is also important in our own lives, and
in businesses.

CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Has an ability to see the big picture
    and visualize the final results of a major undertaking.
         – A dreamer in action.

2. Has an ability to break down larger goals into smaller, achievable tasks.
         – Is never discouraged by the size of a task,
           because he or she knows how to break it up into smaller tasks.
         – Knows how to establish goals.

3. Is motivated to organize anything for which they are given responsibility.
         – Is a self-starter.

4. Has an ability to know what resources
    are available and needed to reach a goal.
         – Is not receptive to negative reasoning, but wants
           to see positive responses to a plan for reaching a goal.
        – Can easily recognize the talents and abilities of others.

5. Has an ability to know what tasks can, and cannot, be delegated.
         – Has no problem delegating some tasks, because he or she
            knows that they do not have the expertise to complete them.

6. Has a tendency to remove himself or herself
    from detracting details in order to focus on the ultimate goal.
         – Does not let skeptical or pessimistic attitudes and comments
           discourage them from achieving the goal.

7. Has a willingness to endure negative reactions.
         – Is willing to accept criticism
           and still continue toward the ultimate goal.

8. Has a need for loyalty and confidence
    from those who are being directed and are serving.
         – Grieves over disloyalty, because he or she knows
           that the assigned task will not be completed and could
           impact the rest of the team.
9. Has a tendency to assume responsibility if no structured leadership exists.
         – Cannot remain idle when there is chaos.

10. Has a desire to see tasks completed as soon as possible.
         – Wants to see the task completed well and in an orderly fashion.

11. Gets joy and fulfillment in seeing all the parts come together and
      everyone enjoying the finished project, and their individual contributions.

12. Is ready to move on to a new challenge
      when a previous task is fully completed.
         – Is not content with ‘resting on the laurels’ of what has been
         accomplished but is motivated to find new and exciting tasks.

MISUNDERSTANDINGS:
1. The ability to delegate responsibility:
         – May appear to some as laziness and avoiding work.

2. The willingness to endure reaction:
         – May appear to be calloused, or insensitive.
         Note: If someone is drowning, a person with this gift wants to get
                    a life preserver to them immediately with considering the
                    color of size of the life preserver (is a person of action).

3. The neglect in explaining why tasks must be completed:
         – May prompt workers to feel as if they are being misused.
         Note: A person with this gift is focused on the overall goal
                   and doesn’t want to be distracted by the details and rationale
                   of the individual tasks to be completed.
                   Note: God will turn all misuse into a blessing (Romans 8:28).

4. The viewing of people as resources:
         – May appear that projects are more important than people.

5. The desire to complete a task quickly:
         – May appear to have an insensitivity to the
           schedule and the weariness or priorities of others.

There are some distinct differences in the use and results
of this gift when a person is ‘walking in the Spirit’
versus ‘walking in the flesh’.

1. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Orderly (organized in his or her thinking).
1. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Disorganization.

2. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Initiative (a self-starter).
2. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Apathy (unmotivated).

3. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Responsibility (feels an obligation to use his or her gift to serve God).
3. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Unreliable (is not dependable for completing tasks).

4. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Humility (has a humble and submissive spirit); is an encourager to the team.
4. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Has arrogant pride, egotism, and leads by intimidation.

5. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Decisiveness (makes decisions at critical points, even if they are unpopular).
5. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Indecisive (cannot be relied on as a dependable and effective organizer).

6. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Determination (is driven and determined to reach a goal).
6. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Faint-heartedness (has loss of confidence).

7. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Loyalty (dependable and can be used by God).
7. WALKING IN THE FLESH
Unfaithfulness (allows worldly things to grab his or her attention).