Scripture to Read: Colossians 2:6–7
Every Christian has been given so much through our Lord Jesus Christ. God gave Paul the opportunity to unpack some of the incredible gifts we have through Christ and what we must do because of what Christ has done for us. We read in Colossians 2:6–7, “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.” Because we have received Christ Jesus into our lives through His Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13–14) who lives in us, we must choose to walk in Christ. That means our lives must look like Christ, and as we live, we live in a manner worthy of our Lord (Colossians 1:10, Ephesians 4:1) so that our lives bring Him glory, honor, and praise. God says it this way in Ephesians 5:1–2, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” We are God’s children, and we are to imitate our Heavenly Father by loving Him with all we are and loving others as ourselves (Matthew 22:36–40). Christ loved us so much that He laid down His life for us, and we are called to do the same for each other (1 John 3:16). As we walk with Christ, our faith in Him is strengthened and grows; our thankfulness also becomes abundant.
Challenge & Application
What does it mean to walk in Christ each day?
How have you seen your faith grow and your attitude become more thankful because of all Christ has done for you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!