A Worthy Walk

Soon as a sure sign of spring there will be various fundraiser 'walks' that taking place in our community. Some are in support of cures for cancer or other diseases. Others are to assist efforts in providing youth activities. Each gives people of the community an opportunity to share in meeting needs. Each is for a worthy cause.

In Ephesians 4:1-3 a 'worthy walk' is described for the cause of of Christ. It is a walk that is to be in line with the call of God to the Christian life. Paul gives three aspects of the Christian walk that must be visible if we are walking in a worthy fashion. First, we are to walk "with all lowliness and gentleness,..." In one word we are to be humble. Humility always considers the needs of others and motivates us to meet those needs. Then we are to walk "with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,..." Patience is the key word here. Often we are so consumed with our own goals that we run roughly over the needs of others. The worthy walk is not a hurried one, but one that patiently assists others through the problems and trials of life. Finally, Paul indicates that we are are to walk "endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." If there is one thing that all Christians should sense as the leading of the Spirit, it is to reach out to others as an example of the compassionate and serving heart of Jesus.

Fundraising walks for worthy causes are a great idea. They enable us to have a significant part in helping others. However, we can have an even greater impact for eternity on the lives of others if we choose to participate in the worthy walk for Christ. Are you willing to walk a mile for Christ? How about going an extra mile with others to demonstrate the heart of Christ? Join in the worthy walk and know the blessing of God in your life and the joy of passing the blessing to people around you.