" The Believer's Walk "

Colossians 1:9-10 "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of HIS will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that ye might walk worthy of the LORD unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of GOD:"

     As I age, I am noticing that my steps are not as steady as they once were. Some of the reason for this is perhaps because of the back problems that have troubled me for a number of years. But whatever the cause, the unsteadiness and imbalance in my walking are most definitely increasing. Yet, as disconcerting as the advance of old age combined with increasing physical infirmities can be, it is not my physical walking abilities that are of greatest importance but my spiritual walk. This very thought should be most vital to everyone, regardless of age or bodily condition.

     The New Testament describes the Christian life in terms of walking. As we go about in this life, it is so important that our spiritual walk be such that it is a testimony to the work of GOD within us. Without expounding on the context of each passage, let us consider some truths from GOD's WORD pertaining to our daily spiritual walk in this life:

(1) We are to "walk in love" (Ephesians 5:2 pictured above).

(2) In 3rd.John 3, it is clear that we are to walk in truth.

(3) Paul admonishes us to walk in the SPIRIT (Galatians 5:16,25).

(4) We are to "walk by faith, not by sight" (2nd.Corinthians 5:7).

(5) Paul called upon the Roman believers to "walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).

(6) He encouraged those same believers to "walk honestly" (Romans 13:13 pictured above).

And finally, today's text sums it up: The Apostle challenged the saints at Colosse to "walk worthy of the LORD unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of GOD" (v.10 pictured at the top of post). Whether or not your steps are faltering in your physical walk, be sure to seek GOD's wisdom, strength, and help in order to have a steady spiritual walk that is pleasing to HIM. JED

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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