1 Peter 4:11 · KJV

"If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

¹⁰As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

¹¹If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

¹²Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

¹³But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

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Devotional Reflection

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The gifts we receive are provided to us for use in God's Kingdom for two purposes: 1) to glorify God, and 2) to bless others. It is with these two objectives in mind that we should serve or speak, confident that God will give us the courage to utilize the skills He has provided us.

Prayer

Holy Father, thank you for not only saving me but also giving me skills I can use to bless your people and honor you. Help me see how you want me to use my gifts to bless others today and every day after that. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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