God-Given Gifts - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : Psalms 37-39, Acts 26

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.
1 Peter 4:10

Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Peter 4:7-11

In a poignant performance of Pilgrim: The Musical, Leisa stood before a special section for the Deaf and, using Sign Language, expressively interpreted the performance. The musical, based on John Bunyan’s book The Pilgrim’s Progress about one man’s faith journey, was deeply moving, but so was Leisa’s delivery.

When asked about her interpreting, Leisa said, “The reason I do Pilgrim and the reason I interpret is because the gospel should be accessible to everyone. And the Deaf are a group that is [largely] ignored.” She went on to say, “It’s heartbreaking because less than 2 percent of the Deaf worldwide have heard about Jesus.” Leisa uses her gift so the Deaf can know Jesus.

Like Leisa, we’re called to use our gifts and abilities to be witnesses of God’s love and draw others to Jesus—to impact the world with the good news. The apostle Peter wrote, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10). These gifts include loving and praying for others (vv. 7-8). Whether you’re an encourager, a helper serving behind the scenes, a teacher, a speaker, a prayer warrior or have another gift or ability, God can use you to serve others. Just ask. He’ll show you a way.

By: Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray
When did you first encounter the gospel? What gift could you use to serve Him?

Dear God, please help me to find a way to serve You through serving others.