Serve one Another with Your Gift.
Our scripture reading was profound during last Thursday’s Morning Prayer, and I have been meditating on it ever since. This week, I would like to share some thoughts that came to mind. The scripture reading is from 1 Peter 4:10-11, and it says,
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”
God, in his infinite mercy has bestowed on us numerous gifts which differ from each other. Different levels of gifts have been given to each of us so that we can use them to serve; these gifts must benefit others through service so that, by and large, we will be serving one another for God to receive the glory. We must always accept that we will all account for the gifts God has given us. That is why it is always essential to stir up the gifts in us by using them to serve one another.
We must do whatever we do with every strength to the best of our abilities because it is for the glory of God and not for man. The moment we begin to think that we are doing it for man, we miss the mark. When we do it for God, we do not count the cost; even when we are vilified, we still do our best because it is for the glory of God. Let us also be joyful in every service we offer because working for God is always a privilege. It is challenging, but God will always be there for us, and blessings will be our portion.
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