I Peter 4:1-19
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another … in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. (vv. 10-11) Through our study of references to the Holy Spirit in the epistles in our Men’s Group discussions we have spent a lot of time talking about spiritual gifts. And the list of gifts mentioned in the epistles is quite long, going far beyond teaching and prophecy and healing and tongues to include such items as knowledge, faith, wisdom, administration, encouragement … and service (see Romans 12:4-8 and I Corinthians 12:7-11). I’ve encouraged our Men’s Group folks to do their own self-analysis as to which gifts they have received and to consider how those gifts have grown over time and been used to serve God. With it all, in all that we do, we glorify God in our use of these gifts. I know that each and every one of you is using your gift of service to enhance our lives at St. Andrew’s. Be thankful that God has called you to whatever you are doing in our midst – and consider that you are glorifying God as you serve!
See also: October 25 / I Peter 4:1-11; October 26 / I Peter 4:12-19