LET’S TAKE A WALK

READING: EPHESIANS 5:1-6

Verse 2: “And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”

This verse encourages us to walk in love. Although this is a simple statement of encouragement, living it out is not so simple. Most Christians quickly accept that walking in love properly begins with the blessing of receiving the love of the Lord. Walking in love also includes the privilege of freely expressing love and adoration to our Holy Father and God. Then, walking in love must also involve loving others. Sometimes that presents us with the challenge of loving those who do not love in return, and even those who respond as enemies. Further, walking in love should include accepting the love of others. These loving responses should not just occur occasionally, nor should they be merely the result of a mood at a given time. Walking in love should be constantly expressed as a reflection of who we are in Christ. The expectation to walk in love is a simple statement in this verse. Although living it out may not be simple, doing so is certainly an effective way to respond. When we walk in godly love, every observer will see by our love that we are Christians. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What best exemplifies walking in love to you?

2. What comes easily for you, and what constitutes a challenge for you regarding walking in love?