More Than Words - 1 Peter 4:10-11

Dear friends,

I would like to share a verse which really impacted me during worship this morning.

1 Peter 4 - '10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies--in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.'

'Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God'. How much of our speech resembles oracles from God? In fact, how many of our words are what God desires for us to say to the world?

God has really blessed me recently with a multitude of opportunities to share His Gospel with non-Christians - yet what a responsibility it is! A 3 minute conversation could shape a person's attitudes toward the Good News for the rest of their life. Yet, God has trusted us with such a blessing; to have the pleasure of sharing the News that transformed our lives and brought us into a loving relationship with the Creator of the universe. What a privilege it is to see the words that we sow in faith blossom and bear fruit in a world of darkness and despair.

May my heart be filled with love for You
And let it overflow
To encourage others, build them up
Your tender mercies show
Oh Lord, my lips aren't worthy
To convey this news of grace
Anoint them in the hope that more
Will see you face to face
Amen

Blessings in Christ,
J