ODB: The Way We Walk
October 14, 2011
A change in behavior begins with a change in the heart.
READ: Deuteronomy 11:13-23
Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. —Romans 6:4
A television program that I enjoy watching has a segment called Ambush Makeover. Two women are chosen to undergo 3 hours of pampering to update their hair, makeup, and wardrobe. The change is often dramatic. When the women step from behind a curtain, the audience gasps. Friends and family members sometimes start to cry. After all of this, the person with the new look finally gets to see herself. Some are so shocked that they keep looking in the mirror as if to find proof that it’s really them.
As the women walk across the set to join their companions, the former self becomes evident. Most do not know how to walk in their new shoes. Although they look chic, their clumsy walk gives them away. Their transformation is incomplete.
This is true in our Christian lives as well. God does the work in us to give us a new start, but to walk in the way of the Lord (Deut. 11:22) requires time, effort, and lots of practice. If we just stand still and smile, we can pass as being transformed. But the way we walk tells how far along we are in living out that transformation. Being changed means giving up our previous way of life and learning a new way to walk (Rom. 6:4).
— Julie Ackerman Link
Source: Our Daily Bread
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On the day when we resolved to follow the Lord with all our hearts that is where new life begins. The Holy Spirit is still enabling us to live out this new Life in Jesus. Yes, we may falter but it is a growing process.
I totally agree with you, its a walk that we don’t learn there and then but it’s gradual and the holy spirit is the one that guides us and teaches and i believe we have to be patient and willing coz that’s what it takes to get there. The Lord is our strength in everything we do, we should not rely on our efforts and strength to make it but fully and totally on God. Thanks for the message, i feel encouraged.
There are 3 parts to our salvation.
Our Spirit is saved when we receive Christ.
Our Soul is being saved because we are in the process of being transformed by Christ.
Our Body will be saved at the 2nd coming.
This process of walking with God is necessary s we still have soulish desires and this requires time as we turn our lifestyle, thoughts and attitude towards Christlikeness.