Walk Worthy!

Walk Worthy!

So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior--a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another in [unselfish] love. Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. EPHESIANS 4:1‭-‬3 AMP

Fairly long passage, and the lessons are indeed many. The man speaking here was a prisoner, not because he had done anything wrong, but because he was holding on to an unpopular idea, concept or reality. The same is still true today: for all who will heed the call by God, you will not be popular, and you will face hardships and difficulties, but one thing is certain: as long as you know who has called you, then the outward fruits that should follow that call would always manifest.

All of God's creation have been called to a life of holiness and sanctification, but not all have heeded. For as many as have heeded the call, check yourself and ask if indeed, what you have is what God has prescribed. The first thing mentioned is godly character, which is molded by God to look like Him. All other things, such as moral courage, personal integrity and mature behaviour only make sense when they flow out of character that has been molded by God. Cornelius had other things, but God had to send Peter to him so he could have the complete package. It is good to have personal integrity and high morals, but unfortunately, I can't plead good works before God; the first and foremost is a relationship with His Son, leading to the molding of his character in me.

As I walk with and work for God, there are a few things that will also help me on my way.  Such things include humility, gentleness, self control, patience and unselfish love. All of these are highlighted as the fruit of the Spirit, so you see that human labour and effort just won't cut or secure them for you; only by a daily dependence on God can I attain to God's standard for life. And working together with other people is also emphasized. It is not about agreeing with all that is said, but it is about finding common ground for God's will to be established on the earth. I may not agree with the process, but I must work towards the end, which is the establishment of God's kingdom on the earth.

If indeed the Holy Spirit is in charge, there will be no disorder. Even when there are disagreements, as there would always be, allowing God work in our lives would always guarantee a good end. I must never forget that I stand where I am by the grace of God, not by works, abilities or qualifications. The foundation is God's call; every other thing that comes after would be the outward fruit of an inner working by God. So, who are you? Who do you work for? What are you doing now? Questions whose answers are fundamental to my eternal destination. His time of favour is here.