hen one thinks of an organization, ideas of structure, operation, energy currency, and governance come to mind. So what is an organization? “The organization is a central structure in the economy and society, consisting of a group of individuals who pursue certain goals together. They exist in various forms such as companies, associations, and non-profit organizations. An effective organization achieves its goals through good structure, clear task distribution, and efficient communication channels. The term organization is also used in relation to the organizing of processes and the structuring of workflows” (awork).

Thinking of the same structure, God is the Mastermind of systems, order and function. 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40 states, “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people,” “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way” (NIV). His principle of order is seen in His character, government, and creativity. “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible” (Hebrews 11:3, ESV). In Heaven there is order and function, and the creation of our solar system and our planet were done in order and in cooperative teamwork within the Godhead (Genesis 1-2, John 1:1-18).

Orderly functioning is a godly principle and extends into the mission of God (missio Dei) for the church and the various spiritual gifts given to chosen men and women to function in His mission, including wisdom, faith, and the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 12). Prophecy means prediction, and the bequest (legacy) gift given by God is the Spirit-endowed ability to declare/prophesy divine messages or predictions from God.