Colossians 1:10—“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Paul prays for believers in Colosse, whom he has not seen, yet deeply loves. His concern expressed in prayer is that they would “walk worthy of the Lord”. This “walk” speaks of daily conduct, including thoughts, choices, and actions.
To “walk worthy” means to live in a manner consistent with the grace believers have received. Since Christ is supreme (Colossians 1:15–18) and our Redeemer (v. 14), our lives ought to reflect His worth. To walk worthy is to have our conduct match our calling, or our behaviour match our belief.
Paul describes this walk in three ways. First, it is “unto all pleasing”. The believer’s aim is not to please self or man, but the Lord. As he said in 2 Corinthians 5:9, “Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.”
Second, it is “being fruitful in every good work”. True faith produces visible obedience. Good works are the fruit of salvation. As Jesus said in John 15:8, “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit”.
Third, it is “increasing in the knowledge of God”. Growth in knowledge is not merely intellectual, but a deepening of our communion with God through His Word.
This verse calls us to examine our walk. Are we pleasing the Lord? Are our lives bearing fruit? Are we growing in knowing Him? Such a walk is only possible through Christ’s power, but it is the calling of every believer. As we grow in our knowledge of who God is, we are empowered to work, which in turn deepens our walk.
Today, ask yourself: Is my activity for God fuelled by my intimacy with Him? We do not run to reach Him; we run because He has already reached us. May your life today be a reflection of the grace you have received.
