Gifted to Serve

SCRIPTURE
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10)


OBSERVATION
Scripture says that each of us are given different gifts to benefit the body of Christ. We all play different roles, but work together to edify the body. The purpose of our gifting is to serve the body of Christ. This is not new, but rather a repeated and significant theme.


APPLICATION
Because this scripture has a repetitive theme, we should pay special attention. God has uniquely designed and gifted each one of us to play our own part in building up the church. We need to begin to step out in faith and operate more in the gifts of the Spirit as well as in the talents that the Lord has blessed us with for the benefit of the church.

PRAYER
Lord, I know you've given me my own special talents and gifts that you want me to use to build up, encourage, and minister to your people. I pray that you would give me the strength and boldness to begin stepping out in faith and operating in these giftings on a more regular basis.
Amen.