In 2013, British actor David Suchet was filming the final TV episodes as Agatha Christieâs beloved Belgian detective Hercule Poirotâand also starring in a stage playâwhen he took on âthe biggest role in [his] life.â Between those projects he recorded an audio version of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelationâ752,702 wordsâover two hundred hours.
Suchet, who became a believer in Jesus after reading the book of Romans in a Bible he found in a hotel room, called the project the fulfillment of âa 27-year-long ambition. I felt totally driven. I did so much research on every part of it that I couldnât wait to get going.â Then he donated his wages.
His recording remains an inspiring example of how to glorify God by stewarding a gift, then sharing it. Peter urged such stewardship in his letter to first-century believers. Persecuted for worshiping Jesus, not Caesar, they were challenged to focus instead on living for God by nurturing their spiritual gifts. âIf anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of Godâ (1 Peter 4:11). Like all gifts, we can develop them âso that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.â
Suchet offered his talents to God. We can do the same. Whatever God has given to you, manage it well for His glory.  Â
