· Daily encouragement
Bible verse for October 16, 2026
Use your gift
“As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10
World English Bible (WEB) · Public domain
Read the full chapter for context →What does this verse mean?
Peter describes gifts as resources entrusted to believers for serving others. The point is stewardship rather than comparison: different abilities can become expressions of God's varied grace.
A short prayer
God, help me use my abilities in service. Amen.
Put it into practice
Use one skill to make another person's work lighter.
Take a moment to reflect: what might this look like in your life today?
Scripture is quoted from the World English Bible. Reflections and prayers are devotional commentary from NearMeChurch, separate from the Bible text.