Worthy Walking

Mr. Bill and I just returned from a family event in Illinois – long drive!  Interstate this turned into Interstate that, exit here and there, and the [oft times] heavy traffic flow made merging a nightmare.  I’ve been a front-seat passenger with Mr. Bill for more than 40 years and I’ve learned a few things. Mostly, don’t look at the speedometer, don’t talk to him while he’s talking to other drivers, and lay your seat back where you can’t see the road.  Life on the road is just better this way!

 

Paul begins Ephesians 4 encouraging fellow Believers: “… walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” (4:1).  One thing we depend on whenever we drive is that other drivers will obey rules-of-the-road.  We know, of course, not all do!  This is also true in Christianity: not all who profess Christ with their lips walk worthy of the call – follow His commandments.  Diverse and lukewarm commitments to Christ have created much confusion to those who do not know Christ, and have even turned many away from the church and God.  I’m not particularly referring to doctrinal differences, but rather lifestyle principles which imitate the attributes or characteristics of Jesus Christ; things such as humility, gentleness, patience, kindness, etc.  Of these Paul says they “maintain the unity of the Spirit.” (V.3).  When just one of us neglects Spiritual fruitfulness, we all suffer; more importantly, the reflection of Him Whom we serve is distorted.  Really, there’s very little drivers can do to influence other drives, however, there is much we can do to influence and encourage brothers and sisters of the faith.  The first and most important thing is, in our own lives, walk worthy before God – Coram Deo.  Let me be the first one to encourage you today in your walk with God: may this day be one of ... worthy walking!