Jan 29th -- We have a role in administering God's grace! 1Peter 4:10

Many of us would say that God's grace is unmerited favor that comes from God alone. However Peter does not limit this concept, actually he states that "we" have a role to play. That "we" can administer God's grace. Have you ever thought of this??

Yes, we are (can be) used of God to administer His grace. God uses us to administer grace...His Grace!! Wow.

"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."

First we must desire to find out our "gifts" (and place) in the Body of Christ. We are strategically gifted and placed by God to form the Body of Christ. And then we are responsible to God, to be used by Him, to (faithfully) administer His GRACE. Wait a minute...I thought God gives the grace we need for this life? How is it that I have a role to play?

Peter tells us to faithfully administer God's grace by "using our gifts". Have you ever pursued the knowledge of your gifts? You have been assigned special gifts by the Holy Spirit to provide GRACE. What an honour and responsibility!

vs. 11 "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God."
"If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ."

Often we expect our Pastor to "speak the word of the Lord to us". But what about us? Do we speak the word of the Lord when we open our mouths?? Do we serve with the strength God provides, or in our own strength...that leads to frustration and burnout?

So, 1Peter 5:12 states that Peter shared with us "the true grace of God..."

That grace covers: (1)His first coming (2)His gift of eternal life (3)His eternal glory (4)Using our gifts

If we are to WAJD then we must (1)Find our God given GIFTS (2)Faithfully administer these gifts (3)Present God's GRACE to others

Have you (have I) been faithful?

Well, let's get on with it...what are we waiting for??