how to operate outside of our gifting and not hate it

Did Jesus utilize his gifts when nailed to the cross? Probably not.

I remember one time at my job, I was asked to temporarily support another team so they could complete a project.

This was during a season I really disliked my job.

As you may know, God has wired me to be a pioneer and creative. So for those few months, I felt very bored and frustrated inside since I wasn't operating in my natural gifts.

However, after some time passed, I realized this project, while not utilizing my talents, was still a valuable endeavor for the company.

This experience taught me an important lesson about what to do when asked to work outside my gifting.

Not Everything Is About Our Gifting

If you're reading this, you will inevitably be asked to do something that doesn't tap into your gifting.

As we know, the Bible describes many spiritual gifts and roles that God gives people to do good work.

Here's the truth:

We won't always get to use our gifts in every task.

We can mope and complain about it, or change our mindset.

Here's what has helped me:

Come with a servant's heart.

A servant thinks about pleasing their master, not personal preferences.

Did Jesus utilize his gifts when nailed to the cross? Probably not.

Yet that exemplifies the Christian life - living in submission to God, using our talents as in submission to him.

I've noticed some Americans are overly focused on showcasing their greatness. They believe all decisions should maximize their gifts.

That's not the biblical model.

I do believe God will fully employ our gifts eventually. But He looks for people humble enough to know their gifts belong to Him, not themselves.

In my experience, He seeks team players willing to do kingdom work in any role.

So here's my encouragement:

Serve.
Make Him great.
Regardless of whether you love the task or not.

You were made for greatness,
Phil