"So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." Romans 12:5-7.
The Motivational Gift of Leadership comes next in our list of gifts within the body of Christ. The passage says "if it (the gift) is leadership, let him govern diligently. The believer with this give has the God given ability to "understand clearly the immediate and long range goals of a particular unit of the Body of Christ and to devise and execute effective plans for the accomplishment of those goals. People with this gift tend to be thorough, goal oriented, objective, responsible and organized." *
This gift is critical to the progress of a local fellowship of believers. a leader, a local church or fellowship flounders around without direction. "Within a vision a people perish. (Proverbs 29:18) Leader give direction when direction is needed, they create order out of chaos, yet they know how to respect authority and give other people the credit. They get a big picture of what needs to be done and can organize others to get it done.
What we can learn from leaders and administrators; Keep your surroundings clean, study time management principles, finish what you start, prioritize your work.
Reflection Question: Do I recognize and honor the leaders in my midst? What can I learn from those with strong leadership skills?
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the leaders and administrators in our churches and fellowships. Help us to support their gift by following their leadership for the sake of the kingdom. Help us not to worship them but to worship the Lord only, praying for them and supporting them. Give our leaders grace, wisdom and the diligence to make wise decisions.
gifthttp://www.victorylifechurch.org/pdf/Motivational_Gift_of_Administration_Leadership.pdf
Monday, October 5, 2009
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