By Ann Weaver
Though the Bible does not speak directly on organization in the material sense, we can see often that God loves order. People are commended for being orderly, and the Lord Himself does things in an orderly manner, giving us an example that we should strive to follow.
“But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.” (1 Corinthians 14:40.)
Paul writes to the church at Corinth with these words, and they are something we should all take note of. We also should remember the first part of the verse, about doing things properly. There is no point in organizing something, if we don’t do it properly.
“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace…” (1 Corinthians 14:33)
God is a God of order, as it is plain in many ways. Think of the way he created the earth- each thing was given its own place and purpose, all in an orderly manner. This gives us an example to follow!
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
This is another example of God’s order. There is a time for all things, not a time for all these things to happen at once, for confusion would be quickly produced.
Hymn:
Though it’s important to keep our physical spaces organized, we should also remember to organize aspects of our life. In that, let’s never forget the one who truly organizes our life and always allow him to lead us where he deems fit for us to go.
Leave God To Order All Thy Ways: by Georg C. Neumark.
Translated by Catherine Winkworth.
(Verses 1-7)
Leave
God to order all thy ways,
And hope in Him whate'er betide,
Thou'lt find Him in the evil days
Thy all-sufficient strength and guide;
Who trusts in God's unchanging love,
Builds on the rock that naught can move.
What can these anxious cares avail,
These never-ceasing moans and sighs?
What can it help us to bewail
Each painful moment as it flies?
Our cross and trials do but press
The heavier for our bitterness.
Only thy restless heart keep still,
And wait in cheerful hope; content
To take whate'er His gracious will,
His all-discerning love hath sent;
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To Him who chose us for His own.
He knows when joyful hours are best,
He sends them as He sees it meet;
When thou hast borne the fiery test,
And now art freed from all deceit,
He comes to thee all unaware,
And makes thee own His loving care.
Nor in the heat of pain and strife,
Think God hath cast thee off unheard,
And that the man, whose prosperous life
Thou enviest, is of Him preferred;
Time passes and much change doth bring,
And sets a bound to everything.
All are alike before His face;
'Tis easy to our God most High
To make the rich man poor and base,
To give the poor man wealth and joy.
True wonders still by Him are wrought,
Who setteth up, and brings to nought.
Sing, pray, and swerve not from His ways,
But do thine own part faithfully,
Trust His rich promises of grace,
So shall they be fulfilled in thee;
God never yet forsook in need
The soul that trusted Him indeed.
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