10/20/2025
By Pastor Vinnie Cappetta
"All In: A Life Offered Back to God – Discovering Your Role, Without Overestimating or Hiding It"
I’ve watched people serve the church in wildly different ways—some right out front, some almost invisible. And I’ve learned this: it’s not how visible your gift is that matters. It’s whether you’re offering it with clarity and surrender.
Some folks hesitate to step up because they don’t think they have much to offer.
Others jump into every opportunity assuming the church needs their voice in every room.
Both miss the point.
Paul writes:
“Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,
but rather think of yourself with sober judgment,
in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”
(Romans 12:3)
Sober judgment isn’t about thinking less of yourself. It’s about seeing yourself clearly—neither puffed up nor hiding in the back row.
And this clarity isn’t abstract. Paul immediately grounds it in your gifting:
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
if it is serving, then serve;
if it is teaching, then teach;
if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;
if it is giving, then give generously;
if it is to lead, do it diligently;
if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”
(Romans 12:6–8)
What strikes me here is the simplicity of Paul’s tone:
If this is your gift, then use it. Period.
No fanfare. No insecurity. Just faithful presence.
🧠 Reflection Questions:
- Which trap do you fall into more easily—overestimating or hiding?
- Have you ever dismissed your gift because it didn’t look “spiritual” or “important”?
- What would it look like to serve this week—not for recognition, but for obedience?
📖 Dwelling Point: Romans 12:3–8
Your gift is not your identity. But it is part of your assignment. Use it.
