Monday, February 22, 2016

Walking with God

Who is worthy to walk with God? You may quickly say, "I'm not." No one is, because we have all sinned. Yet, you can walk with God because of what Jesus has done. He died for your sins. He was raised from the dead to justify you before God.

By faith in Jesus Christ, you can walk with God. "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).

Walking with God means you have peace with God and peace within. Walking with God continues in peace. When you stray from God, lack of peace is your first warning sign. Peace confirms that you are walking with God.

The greatest evidence that you are walking with God is love. It is the greatest gift of the Holy Spirit working within you. Your love is tested through circumstances and other people. It's easy to love those who love you. God teaches us to love our enemies. That's impossible without walking with God.

Walking with God means you experience mercy, peace, and love. "Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you" (Jude 2). Mercy invites you to walk with God. Peace assures your walk with God. Love is your delight in walking with God.