How do we truly become worthy of the kingdom of God? John Piper states, “To 'walk worthy of the Lord' means to walk in a way that the Lord deserves from us, not in a way that we deserve the Lord.”Colossians 1 mentions that we should walk worthy of the Lord to please Him. Notice it doesn't say to please ourselves or gain some sort of merit with God. Legalistic living--in other words, viewing our accomplishments as producing more of God's favor--is a dangerous way to live.
Our walking “worthy of the Lord” should instead reveal how worthy He is. We should act in a way that is aligned with His calling of us and befitting His glory. We must walk by faith. Faith and the fruit it bears in our lives, such as love, fit the worth of God.
Let's not think, "I must have faith and love so I am worthy of the favor of God." We have no ability on our own to gain or maintain standing with God. So instead, let's think, "God's favor is free." Walking worthy of that favor throughout our lives, whether in joy or sorrow, means walking by faith. The power of God not only begins, it also continues the work of faith in us. Looking to the value of our God and His infinite worth is “walking worthy of Him.”
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