Day 70 — Stewards of Grace

Day 70 · Following Christ in All of Life · 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NET2)

Peter calls believers to clear-minded prayer, earnest love, hospitality, and service. Gifts are entrusted for others’ benefit, not for personal status. We serve with strength God supplies so that he receives glory through Jesus Christ. Love covers many sins by refusing petty scorekeeping; it does not conceal abuse or prevent necessary truth and accountability. Grace makes us generous and responsible stewards.

Request

Father, help me use what you have given for the good of others. Amen.

Read

1 Peter 4:7-11

⁷ For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer. ⁸ Above all keep your love for one another fervent because love covers a multitude of sins. ⁹ Show hospitality to one another without complaining. ¹⁰ Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God. ¹¹ Whoever speaks, let it be with God’s words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Scripture: NET Bible, Second Edition (NET2).

Reflect

1. What connects prayer, love, hospitality, and service in this passage?
2. What gift or resource could you use to serve someone this week?

Restate

Describe serving in God’s strength rather than for personal recognition.

Respond

Let the passage guide your prayer. Use these prompts in your own words:

• Praise: Praise God, the giver of varied grace.
• Thanksgiving: Thank him for a gift you can share.
• Confession: Confess grumbling or comparison in service.
• Intercession: Pray for those who need welcome and practical help.
• Petition: Ask for strength to serve in a way that honors Jesus.

Carry it into today: Use one ability or resource to meet a specific need.