Walk In Him

-October 11, 2021-

Good morning, happy Monday,

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him”

(Colossians 2:6).

How did we receive Christ? We received Him as our Lord and Savior. We made Him the Lord of our lives, and that is how we are to walk. Our lives do not revolve around us, our lives revolve around Him. He leads us, guides us, and directs our steps. When we give Him full control, we experience His matchless peace. When we try to take control, and make our own decisions, life starts to unravel.

To walk in Jesus is to follow Him and do His will. We must abide in Him so that His Word will abide in us. John wrote, “He who says He abides in Him ought Himself also to walk as He walked” (1 John 2:6). The phase became very popular among Christians a few years ago, “What Would Jesus Do,”’ with the acronym, “WWJD.” It is a very good question for us to consider in deciding what to do. Paul in fact wrote in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” Paul wasn’t afraid to be a role model to the saints. Being a good example for Christ is a heavy responsibility.

The apostles lived and spoke in such a way as those around them could see Jesus in their lives. When Peter and John were arrested for spreading the gospel in Jerusalem, the Jewish leaders were struck with their amazing boldness. Acts 4:13 says, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. “

Are you walking in Him so that others can see Jesus living in you? Can people see the difference in your life? Do others ever ask if you are a Christian? May the Lord help us to represent and reflect Christ in this world! Let us walk in Him!

In His grace,

Dean