Stewards of God’s Varied Grace – 1 Peter 4:7-11

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace (1 Peter 4:10 ESV) This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It is also the day our church has the blessing of appointing 3 new men to the diaconate. Beyond the fanfare of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem was his main purpose in arriving: To give is life as a ransom for many. Likewise, beyond the fanfare of honoring our 3 new deacons, their appointment is for one purpose: To serve the church. Jesus Christ is the ultimate servant, the quintessential Deacon. He is the perfect example of selfless, self-giving love and sacrifice. Deacons in the church are qualified, mature men who follow the example of Jesus Christ, and lead the church by serving. Our passage this Sunday makes it clear that all of us are called to serve. The church should have a culture of service and one-anothering. Peter says each has a gift, and we should use those gifts, varied as they