1 Peter 4 speaks directly to both discipleship and stewardship. Discipleship is the daily choice to follow Jesus even when it is costly. Stewardship is the faithful use of all that God has entrusted to us, including our time, gifts, resources, reputation, and witness. Peter reminds us that our primary responsibility is not to protect our comfort but to remain faithful. Even in challenging circumstances, we are called to steward our lives in ways that reflect God’s love, justice, and mercy.
For Christians today, this passage invites us to examine not only what we possess, but how we live. Are we using our gifts for God’s purposes? Are we willing to serve others even when it is inconvenient? Are we entrusting our ministries, relationships, and future into God’s hands? Faithful stewardship is not measured by success or ease but by perseverance in doing good. As disciples, we are called to place ourselves, and all that we have been given, into the hands of our faithful Creator, trusting that God is at work even when the path is difficult.
Join with us on Sunday, November 15, at 10:00am, as we remember the lives of those we love and see no longer. The bulletin can be found in the Sunday Bulletin tab. We invite you to Come and See!
