The Christian Walk

The Christian walk is not causal

But I dare say it is consequential,

It is not meritorious to our salvation

But regarding the same it is evidential.

We do not walk to gain salvation

We walk because we have gained it,

It’s not by works of which we boast

But a walk that becomes the habit.

This walk is characterized by love

Not by jealousy and envy,

It does not differentiate between the brethren

But seeks to dwell in unity.

It reflects the character of Jesus

Who indwells us through the Spirit

And together with our heavenly Father

Our lives the Trinity inhabits.

Some believers regard it as the hope

By which we gain eternal life,

The Bible posits it as the evidence

Hence no need for brotherly strife.

We are called to walk circumspectly

Redeeming the time in these evil days,

Not walking in the counsel of the ungodly

But walking in the Christ-like way.

For he walked this earth before us

Setting the pattern we should follow,

So that as saints together in the Spirit

We continually walk the straight and narrow.

In this walk we incrementally grow,

Each believer at a different rate,

But all together emulating Jesus,

Looking towards that unknown date.

Occupy till I come, the advice to heed,

Make full proof of thy ministry,

Do the work of an evangelist

For our reward is sure in eternity.

  

Stand therefore on the word of truth

And walk as a soldier of the Lord,

Be thou an example for all around

As you witness on the basis of God’s word.

Honour Christ with both life and lip

And never from Devil’s jar take a sip,

Whenever you stumble or even slip

Remember the Spirit is there so take a grip.

Do not be contentious regarding the word

Instead highlight its fundamental truths,

Commit to the Spirit as he speaks to you

And let your walk be the obvious proof.

Stewart Russell © June 2017