May 24, 2021
In Colossians 1:10, Paul prays that the Colossian Christians “walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” He makes a connection here that’s subtle, yet strong: Knowing God is more than an academic or even spiritual exercise. It is practical. If I want to know God, I must walk worthy of him, ie. make daily choices in how I live, choices that will please him. Although it has emotional components, knowing God is not merely or primarily an emotional connection; it is a way of life. By ordering our lives according to the Word of God, we learn to know him.
So even when we are not feeling particularly connected, we are. In fact, choosing to live faithfully when we feel otherwise is perhaps one of the finest indicators that we know God. It’s not a matter of getting worked up in a worship service, but instead is a matter of working out our salvation when no one else is around, or when those around us are antagonistic. In her journals, Mother Theresa often lamented that she felt so empty, so cut off from God, yet she has been a model for genuine faith in Christ for countless Christians and unbelievers alike. Why? Because she walked “worthy of the Lord.”
Lord Jesus, in your grace and mercy, enable me to walk worthy of you no matter what the circumstances, no matter how I feel.
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