A Steward of Grace

I Peter 4:10 "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God" (KJV). 

I thought it would be good to know the meaning of the word, steward. 1: a manager of a large home, estate, or organization. 2: a person employed to manage the supply and distribution of food and attend the needs of passengers [as on a train, airplane, or ship]   3: “keeper of the hall, keeper of the sty, ward, guard, and keeper.” The word manifold could mean “great variety.”

From the New Living Translation, “God has given gifts to each of you from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.” Peter went on with examples from verses 11, “Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God Himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then God will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. All glory and power belong to Him forever and ever. Amen”

Everyone has some gifts that God has given us and God wants to bless the gifts you have. How is God glorified when we use our gifts and abilities? When we use them as He leads, to help others, they will see Jesus in us and glorify Him for the help they received. Peter may have been thinking of Jesus’ words, “Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father” (Matthew 5:16).

Song: To Be Used of God

To be used of God, to sing, to speak, to pray;

To be used of God to show someone the way.

I long so much to feel the touch of His consuming fire;

To be used of God is my desire.

(Audrey Mieir, Sing His Praise)

Song: To Be Like Jesus

To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus

All I ask to be like Him,

All thru life’s journey from earth to glory,

All I ask to be like Him

(Inspiring Choruses)

Dorothy