Walking the Walk
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
We’ve all heard the expressions “talking the talk” and “walking the walk”. Interestingly, this concept is centuries old, even going back to the Bible. As early Christians worked out their new way of life, they described their new life as a “walk”. Paul uses this expression several times in a letter he wrote to churches in the ancient city of Ephesus (in modern day Turkey).
“I urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received” (chapter 4 verse 1)
“You should no longer walk as the pagans walk” (chapter 4 verse 17)
“Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love” (chapter 5 verse 1-2)
“Walk as children of light” (chapter 5 verse 8)
“Pay careful attention to how you walkânot as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time” (chapter 5 verses 15-16)
Sometimes the path we’re called to walk is clearly laid out before us. Some decisions are no-brainers; we can easily see right and wrong.
Other times, the path seems obscured. We think we see a hazy trail, but we’re not sure. What is the right way to go? What is the right thing to do?
I encourage you to walk the walk. Live out what you believe. Seek God’s guidance through prayer and wise counsel. Search out the path when it’s hardest to find. And know that others are here walking the path with you. Let’s walk the path together.
Peace,
Matt