Serving together with grace ~ Doing Good ~ Trusting our Souls to a Faithful Creator

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” [1]

“The idea is that if we are bad stewards of the manifold grace of God, His grace is wasted, because it only comes to us and doesn’t move through us.” [2]

Peter is speaking to Christians who are suffering for their faith in Christ. He urges them to let God’s grace flow between them. We should serve together as a relay team does rather than as rivals. Our end goal is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to lost souls, that they too will believe in Jesus and be saved eternally.

“Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.” [3]

Let us commit our souls to doing good and to trusting in our faithful Creator. Jesus Christ suffered for doing His Father’s will. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father interceding for us.

“The ancient Greek word translated “commit” in 1 Peter 4:19 is a technical one, used for leaving money on deposit with a trusted friend. Such a trust was regarded as one of the most sacred things in life, and the friend was bound by honor to return the money intact. It is the very word Jesus used when He said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46).” [4]

When we commit our souls to our faithful Creator and do good, we leave our soul in a safe place. Our Heavenly Father is faithful to us His children. He will do what is best for us.

[1] 1 Peter 4:10
[2] Enduring Word Commentary
[3] 1 Peter 4:19
[4] Enduring Word Commentary