If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11

As a Christian, you have received a higher calling by your Lord. This calling does not just include the salvation of your soul, but it includes the service of your soul. You were bought with a price, everything you do should be to glorify God. Many people just want the blessings from God but they don’t want to serve God. There is no separation between the two, if you are Born Again, you have been reborn as a Child of God, and the Holy Spirit is living inside of you, there is no lukewarm Christian

The Apostle Peter begins with “if any man speak, let him speak as the oracles or divine responses of God” Your words are powerful and have great influence on the world, are you speaking the oracles of God or are you speaking nonsense of this world? If you have been called in Christ, you need to preach the teachings of Christ. How will they know unless they hear a preacher? (Romans 10:14) Can we bless God and curse others with the same mouth? Does salt water and fresh water flow from the same (James 3:11) Preach the word of God as you were called to do!

Next Peter states “If any man ministers or serves, let him do it as the ability which God giveth” We are all called to serve and minister in some form, not everyone’s calling will look the same, but whatever our calling is we should fulfill it to our best ability. Noah was called a preacher of righteousness and only saved the 8 souls of his family on the Ark, by today’s standards many would have called Noah a failure as a preacher. However Noah fulfilled his calling God had placed before him. Today’s Christianity is all about stats and charts to determine a successful Church or ministry, this is not the will of God, we should finish the race that was set before us!

Another thing to consider is I don’t want you to downplay your ministry or calling. God needs people everywhere in everyplace , even in the dark places. Whatever you do for a living, do it for the glory of God, whatever you spend your time and days, do it for the glory of God. We can serve The Lord in any place or circumstance, everyone needs to hear the gospel (Matthew 28:19) Everyone needs to witness the love and power of Jesus Christ, this is accomplished by the hands and feet of Christ, you the Church! Wherever you are , there is the Church, go and serve The Lord!

Finally brothers and sisters, I’ll end with the words of the Apostle Peter inspired by the Holy Spirit “that God in ALL things be glorified through Jesus Christ , to whom be praise and dominion, forever and ever, Amen” In ALL things , whatever you are doing, give Glory to God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and be led and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, Amen!