Read Colossians 1:9-11

“that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…” (Colossians 1:10)

To walk worthy of the Lord. Oh, what a prayer by Paul! What a task! How can that ever be possible? But it is, Christian. It is, because you are found in Christ and His redemption. A man trying to walk worthy of the Lord outside of Christ is a man condemned by the law and his imperfections. But not you. You are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and given the power of the Holy Spirit to walk worthy of the Lord.

The word walk is an important word for Paul. He uses it frequently throughout his letters, and what he means by it is not all that different than what we mean by it today. It refers to a way of being or behaving. We might take the liberty to translate this verse “that you may behave worthy of the Lord."

More important to our discussion, however, is the word worthy. Every time this word is used in the New Testament, it is used as a call to action to the people of God. Listen closely —

“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,” (Ephesians 4:1)

“Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ… that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,” (Philippians 1:27)

“…walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” (1 Thessalonians 2:12)

It is a call to a higher life! — a deeper life found in the person of Jesus Christ. But here is the clincher. To walk worthy of the Lord culminates in becoming fully pleasing to Him. Think on that! Because you are in Christ, you have been made a new creation that can actually be pleasing unto your Redeemer. And to please Him is to find no greater joy.

In the words of A.W. Tozer: “The man who has God for his treasure has all things in One."

Or as David famously put it —

“In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11)

Beloved, are you walking worthy of the Lord? Are you living to fully please Him? Or have you settled for less? There is a more glorious and wonderful life in Christ waiting for you. It’s full of every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. It’s empowered by the will and power of the Holy Spirit. It’s light and restful for the soul.

Christ is walking in the midst of the garden He’s planted for you, calling your name. Will you meet Him? Will you walk with Him today? I promise you there is no greater reward.

“…He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)