Walking Worthy

One of the concepts that grabs my attention as I read through the book of Colossians is the concept of walking, especially walking "worthy." We are to walk in Christ as we go through life, but the command is once given (1:10) to walk worthy. Paul prays for the believers that they would grow in their spiritual life and that they would walk worthy of their position as a child of God. God has redeemed us and now He expects us to live as if we are redeemed. Throughout the book of Colossians Paul addresses various aspects of life, including our spiritual behavior, our home life, our conduct at work, etc. Every aspect of life ought be ruled by the principles of the Word. Walking worthy means that we need to no only be familiar with the direct commands of Scripture, but also understand the principles that are derived from God's Word. Let us each commit to walk worthy of the position that we have in Christ.

Walking and Watching

God has been greatly blessing by adding hours at FedEx lately. School is out; no morning hours there. It seems as if every day I have picked up at least 30 minutes, if not more (even as much as 3 1/2 hours) each day. That definitely helps to pick up the slack. God once again shows that He is capable of meeting any and all needs that we face. While at work yesterday, the thought that kept running through my mind was from Jeremiah 33:3 --Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. He has surely done that.

We have finished one academic year at EBCA and I am so very pleased with the way the kids have adjusted. They were involved in everything that was made available to them, from sports to music to drama. The adjustment has not always been easy, but through it all, God has been good. The kids are continuing their music lessons throughout the summer, though intermittently. Both kids have done well and are growing and maturing well.