November 4th, 2023
Let’s prayerfully read 1 Peter, chapter 4.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND -
Peter is writing to persecuted believers who are scattered in the 1st Century in the Roman Empire. There are many insightful parts of this texts but pause to reflect on Verse 10 – “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.”
PAUSE AND REFLECT -
What gifts have you received that you may use to serve others?
Pause and rejoice in your identity as a “good steward of the varied grace of God.” God has freely given grace to you so you may be His manager to freely give grace to others. What does that do to your heart?
PRAY FOR YOURSELF -
“Abba Father, thank You for all You have freely given me. May I be a good manager, pleasing You and guided by You as I freely and joyfully give. Empower and guide me in using my God-given spiritual gift in the various ministries You give, trusting You with the results. May I be found faithful with whatever You entrust into my care, for I pray in the wonderful name of Jesus, Amen!”
PRAY FOR OTHERS -
“Abba Father, I pray for _____________ to acknowledge and be a good manager of Your multifaceted grace working in his / her life. May he/she recognize the God-given spiritual gifts and serving opportunities You provide, whether they appear small or large, for I pray in the name of Jesus, Amen!”
A LITTLE BACKGROUND -
Peter is writing to persecuted believers who are scattered in the 1st Century in the Roman Empire. There are many insightful parts of this texts but pause to reflect on Verse 10 – “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.”
PAUSE AND REFLECT -
What gifts have you received that you may use to serve others?
Pause and rejoice in your identity as a “good steward of the varied grace of God.” God has freely given grace to you so you may be His manager to freely give grace to others. What does that do to your heart?
PRAY FOR YOURSELF -
“Abba Father, thank You for all You have freely given me. May I be a good manager, pleasing You and guided by You as I freely and joyfully give. Empower and guide me in using my God-given spiritual gift in the various ministries You give, trusting You with the results. May I be found faithful with whatever You entrust into my care, for I pray in the wonderful name of Jesus, Amen!”
PRAY FOR OTHERS -
“Abba Father, I pray for _____________ to acknowledge and be a good manager of Your multifaceted grace working in his / her life. May he/she recognize the God-given spiritual gifts and serving opportunities You provide, whether they appear small or large, for I pray in the name of Jesus, Amen!”
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