Devotion:
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Read 1 Peter 4:8-11.
Loving others is one of the actions that God expects from us. This includes using the gifts provided by God’s Spirit. Every one of us has talents and abilities we can use to honor God in a variety of ways. In many places in the New Testament, it describes gifts such as faith, giving, encouragement, wisdom, hospitality, and more. Each of us has at least one gift, and with it we can serve others and demonstrate God’s love.
Whatever gifts we have, we need to happily use them. That begins by recognizing, acknowledging, and developing what gifts we have. We need to practice our giftedness so that we can use it to model Jesus. If we are reluctant or are modest in acknowledging our giftedness, let’s remember that God equips those whom He calls.
Whatever gifts we are given are to be used for the sake of others. Our communities and our families need us to use our gifts. The effectiveness of the body of Christ is diminished when people decide to sit on the gift entrusted to them. Each Christian should consider it a duty to use these gifts readily and cheerfully for the service and enrichment of the whole.
Personal Worship Option:
God, help us to recognize the gifts you have entrusted to us for the sake of serving others. We want to honor you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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