Worthy Walk

Ephesians 4:1 encourages us to walk worthy of the vocation we're called to. In short, we are to live our lives in a way that honors the job that God has called us to do here on the earth.

Often I rejoice because I don't hold an official 'title' in the church. I haven't yet been ordained for any office, I'm not addressed as 'minister' or 'pastor' or even 'evangelist.' To me, there is a heavy weight that comes with those designations. Those people have been singled out as leaders in the body, and as a result are (or at least should be) held to a higher standard.

I do know the call of God on my life though, and I do believe a place of that sort lies in my future. So, if anything, I should be heeding the words of Paul and living my life in a way that honors God's call on my life.

We all may not be called to full time ministry, but we were all called by Jesus to preach the gospel to everyone, lay hands on the sick, and cast out devils. (Matthew 16:15-18) Have you been walking worthy of that call lately?

If you opened your mouth to preach God's word, would some people have a problem accepting it from you because of how you currently live your life? Do you take the opportunity to pray for the sick around you, or do you shirk back in fear of being rejected or labeled as a fanatic? Is there a devil shaking with fear in the pit of hell because you used the name of Jesus and sent that little imp back to the pit?

Just some food for thought. How we talk, walk, and act should match the faith that we proclaim.

Verse of the Day: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy... 1 Peter 1:15a