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“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16

Our entire future is waiting on what we do today.

“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” – Ephesians 5:17

Every day matters because we have spiritual gifts.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Spiritual gifts …
1. Have been given to every believer
“As each has received a gift …”

Gift = charisma
Charis = Grace

Romans 12:6-8
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Ephesians 2:10

Spiritual gifts …
2. Are how God invites us to display His grace
“… use it to serve one another …”

God didn’t save us to make us spectators; He redeemed us to make a difference.

“The end of all things is at hand…” – 1 Peter 4:7

Galatians 5:13
Mark 10:45
Philippians 2:3-4

Spiritual gifts …
3. Show God’s grace in different ways through different people.
“… as good stewards of God’s varied grace …”

“Varied grace”
Multicolored or multisided grace
Different ways through different people

No single believer reflects the fullness of God’s grace alone.

Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:10
1 Corinthians 4:2

Spiritual gifts …
4. Express God’s power in our lives.
“… as one who speaks oracles of God…by the strength that God supplies …”

Peter’s two examples:
Speaking gifts: Speak with humility and dependence on God’s word
Serving gifts: Serving without dependence leads to burnout

God gives the gifts and supplies the strength we need.

Colossians 3:17
John 15:5
Matthew 5:16

Spiritual gifts …
5. The ultimate goal is God’s glory
“… that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”

God entrusts His grace to us so His glory can flow through us.

What are your gifts?
What are you doing with what God has entrusted to you?