In Ephesians 4:1 Paul exhorts us to walk worthy of our calling. What is meant by such an exhortation? For the past three chapters, Paul has spoken about this calling. For instance, Ephesians 1:1-5, blessed, chosen, holy, and predestined, are all a part of this calling. Later in Ephesians 1:13-14, we find that we are sealed with the Holy Spirit as a down payment for eternal inheritance. Wow!
Now in 4:1 God asks us to walk worthy of this calling. The word "worthy" means equal weight. Hmm? That says to me that our walk should balance that of our calling. And we are to walk it as Christ walked, with lowliness, meekness, longsuffering, and forbearing one another in love.
How can I do such a thing? Only through and in Christ can I achieve such a balance.
So this week, take time and reread the first three chapters of Ephesians. Look closely at your calling. Then ask God to show you where you may need to work on your balance.
-Mark
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