Our motivational gifts come from God.
Romans 11:29
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
Romans 12:6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us
prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Ephesians 4:7
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
• Our gifts, callings, and ministries were placed in us before we were
born.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou came forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Isaiah 49:1
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
Isaiah 49:5
And now, says the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength.
Galatians 1:15
But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,
Psalm 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knows right well.
• Our gift can be seen in us when we are children.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
• Motivational Gifts
1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Romans 12:3-8
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. [4] For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: [5] So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. [6] Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; [7] Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; [8] Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
• Descriptions of Motivational Gifts
Administrator
Administrator is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word “proistemi” (4291) that means to stand before, to be over, to rule, to maintain, to practice, or to preside.
Other titles are:
Leader Director Overseer
Organizer Pioneer Visionary
Characteristics:
Thorough Objective Responsible
Organized Goal-oriented Efficient
Compassionate person
Compassionate person is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word “eleeo” (1653) to compassionate by word or deed (by God’s grace), have compassion, pity on, have (obtain, receive, show) mercy (on).
Other titles are:
Comforter Counselor Helper
Mercy giver Feeler Builder of broken relationships
Characteristics
Cheerful Practical Personal
Emotional Joyful Joyful eagerness
Giver
Giver is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word “metadidomi” (3330) to give over, share, or impart.
Other titles are:
Steward of God’s resources Financial manager
Delegate finances and resources Supporter
Volunteer Strong belief in tithing
Characteristics
Generous Loving Resourceful
Hospitable Frugal Careful
Exhorter
Exhorter is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word “paraklesis or parakaleo” (3870,3874) a calling to one’s side to aid.
Other titles are:
Encourager Helper Builder of people
“People” person Counselor Opportunist
Characteristics
Edifying Encouraging Uplifting
Expectant Vibrant Positive
Teacher
Teacher is found in Romans 12:7. It comes from the Greek word” didasko or didasklia” (1321,1319) to teach or to give instruction.
Other titles are:
Researcher Lecturer Instructor
Good communicator Presenter Preparer
Characteristics
Logical Systematic Searching out and validating truth
Loves to research, read, and study Checking out facts
Objective Factual
Server
Server is found in Romans 12::7. It comes from the Greek word “diakonia” that means to be an attendant or a minister, to use the office of deacon, and relief.
Other titles are:
Servant Volunteer Finisher
Benevolent Worker Follower
Characteristics
Practical Observes other’s needs Meticulous
Organized Detailed Loves to entertain
Prophecy (Perceiver)
Prophecy (Perceiver) is found in Romans 12:6. It comes from the Greek word” propheteia ” (4394) that means an inspired speaker.
Other titles are:
Spokeman Speaker Declarer
Inspired teacher Inspired speaker Prophet
Characteristics
Exhorting Instructing Proclaiming
Warning Judging Sensitive
Discern God’s plan Seeing right or wrong
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