The Upward Walk

One of the dream lives all of us who have accepted Christ as our Savior would love to have is a life of victory. What is a life of victory in the Christian life? It is a life that overcomes sin. It is a life that puts the old man and his desires on the cross and walks victoriously in holiness in every walk of our life.

The Bible clearly gives us the key to having a victorious life in Christ. The Bible says that when we have the knowledge of God, a life of victory in our Christian walk is possible. In 2 Peter chapter 1, Peter urges the believers as follows. Verse 5 says:

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love."

Peter asks the believers to grow in these character traits and be abundant in them, as this will keep them from being ineffective and unproductive. He calls the other group, who do not seek to grow in godliness, blind. In verse 10 he says, "Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall."

Hey friend, how interested are we in growing in godliness? Are we complacent in being ineffective or unproductive? May we be of good use for God, and let us bring His kingdom on earth. May we carry His presence. May we walk in godliness. Peter says that if we do so, a rich welcome awaits us on the other side.

Dear God, may we be Your people who always walk in victory by having the knowledge of Christ. May You grow godly character in us for Your glory. May we never be ineffective or unproductive Christians. May we be richly blessed with faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.