Colossians 1:10
The Greek word translated "walk" means "to order one's behavior." It's a common New Testament metaphor for one's lifestyle. Paul made a similar plea to the Thessalonians: "Walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory" (1 Thessalonians 2:12).
The thought of being worthy of the Lord might raise some eyebrows because we usually relate worthiness to merit or something deserved. But that isn't Paul's point at all. The Greek word translated "worthy" in Colossians 1:10 speaks of something that weighs as much or carries the same value as something else.
As a word of encouragement, a worthy walk is not a walk of sinless perfection. That won't happen until we are fully glorified. But each day we are growing in godliness as a result of the Spirit's transforming work in us (See 2 Corinthians 3:18). Be faithful to that process. Let's set our affections on Christ, look to His Word, and rejoice in the privilege of becoming more like Him today.
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