“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” — I Peter 4:10 (NLT)
The Church is more than a gathering place for worship. It is God’s chosen instrument to carry His mission into the world. As believers, we are called not merely to attend church but to be the Church—living as faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us.
A steward is someone who manages what belongs to another. Everything we have whether that is our time, resources, spiritual gifts, and even our relationship all come from God. The Church, as the collective body of believers, has been given the immense responsibility of stewarding these gifts for God’s purposes. This includes proclaiming the Gospel, serving one another in love, caring for the poor, and nurturing spiritual growth in the body.
In 1 Peter 4:10, we are reminded that each of us has been given a gift, and these gifts are not meant to be stored away or used selfishly. They are to be used to build up the body of Christ and reach out to the world with God’s love. Whether you teach, encourage, serve, give, or lead, your contribution is essential. The Church functions best when every member operates as a faithful steward, doing their part with joy and commitment.
The early Church understood this well. In Acts 2:44–45 (NLT), we read, “And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.” They didn’t see their possessions as their own but as resources to serve one another and advance God’s kingdom. That same spirit should be alive in us today.
Being a good steward also means caring for the mission of the Church. We must be a people that pray, give and go. It’s easy to think that stewardship is just about money, but it’s much broader. It’s about offering ourselves fully to God and being faithful in every aspect of our lives.
Each day we must consider how you are stewarding the gifts God has given us. Are we contributing to the health and mission of your local church? Are we helping others grow in their faith? May we each embrace our calling as stewards and serve with glad and generous hearts.
Journeying Together,
John
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