#1519. God’s good gifts are to be stewarded (19/5/26)

Welcome to this Come to Jesus Daily Devotional (posted, at present, every weekday) as we continue our Stewardship series.

God gives each of us good gifts for our good, but also to be stewarded in His service

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Modern communication means that we constantly see amazing people doing amazing things. We see elite athletes, beautiful celebrities, incredible dancers, brilliant comedians, gifted artists, and world-class singers. With so much access to what appears to be near perfection, it’s easy to feel deflated and ask ourselves, “What do I really have to offer?”

The wonderful truth is that God sees you, values you, and has gifted you uniquely. He has placed abilities, opportunities, and purpose in your life that matter deeply to Him and can make a real difference to others.

Our text tells us that we have gifts from God and that we are to use them to serve others. God invests gifts in us for the good of others. We are termed ‘stewards’. ‘Steward’ translates the Greek ‘oikonómos’, which means to be a manager, trustee, a holder of a commission. Each of us have be entrusted with gifts and opportunities that are to be used in service for God. We, and what we have, are not our own! We live for the glory of God. 

I wonder how we view ourselves and what we have. Do we see ourselves as the owners of our lives and our resources? Have we put God on the margins of our lives? 

Response

God gives each of us good gifts for our good, but also to be stewarded in His service.

Firstly, do you believe that God has gifted you and that you have an important contribution to make?

Secondly, are we ‘faithful stewards’ or do we think that we own our lives, gifts and resources?

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Community Group Study

1. Notices

It might be good to begin with notices. Please share from this week’s Church News. 

2. Icebreaker

How has God been speaking to you from His Word this week, and how has this helped you? 

3. Worship together

Let’s begin our time together by lifting our eyes and hearts to worship our great God. Perhaps you have readings and songs that you would like to use together. Let’s be open to the gifts that the Spirit wants to give in order to encourage one another.

4. Study and pray together

Balanced Time Allocation - Please ensure a balanced focus on discussion, SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite), and prayer so that each section is meaningful and fruitful.

On Sunday, we began our new series entitles: 

Stewardship - A teaching series on how we are to use the good things that God gives to us.  

‘Steward’ translates the Greek ‘oikonómos’, which means to be a manager, trustee, a holder of a commission. 

Each of us have be entrusted with gifts and opportunities - time, talents, and treasures -  that are to be used in service for God. 

During this series, we will cover some vital areas of good stewardship: Gifts, Time, Money, Eternal Reward.

Please read 1 Peter 4:10-11and discuss:

• Personal Reflection – What inspired you, or what did God speak to you about through Sunday’s message?

• How would you describe stewardship?

• What are the various things that God has given us to steward?

• What does our text teach about how we can remain faithful in our stewardship?

• What aspect of stewardship do you feel that you need to focus on? 

SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite)

• How does stewardship make us a light for Christ? 

• Share Stories – Have you had any recent opportunities to Serve, Invest in, or Invite someone toward Jesus? Let’s encourage one another by sharing testimonies of God at work through us.

• Practical Next Steps – Who is God putting on your heart to reach? Are there any ‘people of peace’ (*see note) in your life—those who are receptive to you and spiritual conversation?

Let’s pray together: 

• Let’s pray for one another based on our study, and bring before God any other needs or requests for prayer.

• Pray for one another's SIV opportunities and boldness in following the Spirit's promptings.

• Pray specifically for the “people of peace” in our lives—asking God to open hearts and provide opportunities to speak life and truth.