Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, encouraging them to live as one body with many parts. He reminds them that God has given each person different gifts—by grace, not by earning. Whether it’s prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, or showing mercy—each gift matters, and each should be used wholeheartedly, faithfully, and joyfully for the good of others.
Devotional
It’s easy to look around and feel like everyone else got the “big” gifts. The upfront ones. The flashy ones. The ones that get noticed. But Paul levels the playing field here—everyone has been given a gift. Not because we deserve it, but because God, in His grace, decided to trust us with it.
You don’t have to be a preacher to speak truth. You don’t have to be on stage to lead. Maybe your gift is encouraging the person who’s about to give up. Maybe it’s showing quiet compassion when others would walk away. Maybe it’s generosity that makes others breathe a little easier. All of that? That’s sacred. That’s Spirit-given.
And Paul doesn’t just list the gifts—he tells us how to use them. Prophesy boldly. Serve sincerely. Teach clearly. Encourage freely. Give generously. Lead diligently. Show mercy cheerfully. In other words: don’t hold back. If God gave you a gift, use it like it matters—because it does.
You don’t need someone else’s calling. You need to steward your gift well. The church doesn’t need a few people doing everything—it needs everyone doing something, led by grace and fueled by love.
Action
Identify one gift you know God has placed in your life—maybe it's one you’ve been using, or maybe one you’ve been afraid to use. Ask God for an opportunity to use it this week, and when it comes, lean in. Don’t hesitate.
Prayer
God, thank You for giving me gifts—not because I earned them, but because You love me and trust me to use them. Help me not to compare myself to others or shrink back in fear. Show me where and how to serve, and give me joy in using what You’ve placed in me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thought for the Day
You don’t need a stage to use your gift—you just need a willing heart.
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