Friday, May 23, 2025
New Testament Reading Plan: Acts 25
When you think of the spiritual gifts God has given you, what is the first one that comes to your mind?
It could be encouragement, hospitality, teaching, leadership, or mercy, or maybe you’re still discovering what your gifts are. Wherever you are in your journey, this truth remains: God has given you special gifts, and they are meant to be used.
1 Peter 4:10
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
These gifts aren't random. God has uniquely equipped each of us, not just to belong in his family, but to help build it. Spiritual gifts help us show up for others in ways that reflect the love and character of Jesus.
God has entrusted each of us with something valuable. The question is: how will we use it?
This week, we've been talking about stewardship. Stewardship means more than managing what we have; it means seeing every part of life as a gift meant to be given. Your work, your time, your resources, your conversations—none of it is accidental.
Let's live like our gifts matter - because they do! Use them well, not for your glory, but for the good of others and for the glory of God.
Questions:
Is there a gift or strength you've hesitated to use for God? What's holding you back?
Where might God be inviting you to use your gifts in your home, church, work, or neighborhood?
Next Steps:
Use your gifts to serve someone – today, this week, or every day this week!
What are your spiritual gifts? Discover yours by taking the free assessment in the "More" tab of the CedarCreek app or by attending GrowthTrack. It's a significant first step toward understanding how God uniquely designed you to make a difference.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the unique gifts you have given me. Teach me to steward these gifts well, not for my gain, but to serve others and reflect your love. Give me a willing heart, open hands, and eyes to see the opportunities you place in front of me. May I be faithful to what you've entrusted to me today. I love you, I trust you, and I worship you. Amen
Series Theme Verse:
John 8:31-32
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.