Walk Worthy

Walking worthy is ensuring that I meet the expectation that God has for me as His child.

Our lives should be driven by a deep gratitude for all that Jesus has done for us and the grace we __have been give__n.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.Romans 12:1

Our lives should be distinctly different from the world and reflect the holiness of God.

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.1 Peter 1:15-16

God expects us to be fruitful.

He doesn’t want a little fruit.

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.John 15:2

He desires much fruit.

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.John 15:8

He desires lasting fruit.

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.John 15:16

Lack of fruit is evidence of a disconnectedness from Jesus.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.John 15:5-6

He wants us to know Him.

Knowing God is different from knowing facts about Him.

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.Jeremiah 9:23-24

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.John 17:3

Knowing Jesus requires spending time with Him.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.Matthew 11:28-29

Knowing someone on a deeper level requires shared experiences.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.Matthew 7:22-23

Live a life of gratitude for the grace you’ve been given.

Don’t run from God in your trials. God will become most near and real in your times of suffering.

Make fruit bearing a priority in your life.

Live a life that was worth Jesus dying for.