The Manifold Grace of God

1 Peter 4:8-10
"And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."

God has blessed me in so many ways. I can't even count all of gifts of "the manifold grace of god" in my life. I feel like the billionaire about whom it is said he couldn't possible spend all his wealth even if he tried. The only way to truly appreciate and actualize this type of blessing is to give it away. We must become the Bill Gates of God's grace and leverage God's gifts to change the world. Yet sometimes I grumble. I grumble about not having enough money, time, stuff, energy, talent, etc.... The reality is that I don't have enough love. Love covers a multitude of sin and grumbling and more. If I loved others more than I loved the manifold gifts of God's grace in my life I would gladly give them all away. If I truly understood this command to "minister" them to others, I wouldn't hoard them. Peter never wrote for us to enjoy, treasure, save up, parcel out sparingly or reserve the gifts of God for a better opportunity. The command is to joyfully and lovingly pass along all of the manifold grace of God to one another. Will I hold tightly to these blessings or give freely of God's grace?

Father - make me hold loosely to the billions of blessings in my life. Push me and teach me to give freely of the manifold grace of God. Keep me from grumbling and worry and make me a cheerful giver. Amen.