Entrusted with Abilities

Josh Stalnaker // August 10th 2025

God has uniquely gifted each of us with skills and abilities, not by accident, but through His intentional design and the work of His Spirit. Recognizing and discerning these gifts is part of our calling, yet pride often stands in the way—either by using our gifts for self-glorification or by holding back in fear of failure. True stewardship means using our gifts to serve others, whether in the church, in our vocations, or in everyday life, always in dependence on God and for His glory. We are called not only to know our gifts but to actively and humbly deploy them, trusting that God empowers both the gift and its impact.

1 Peter 4:9-11