November 9

Morning

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, — Col 2:6 BSB

If we have received Christ Himself in our inmost hearts, our new life will show its close relationship with Him through a life of faith in Him.

Walking implies action. Our faith is not to be confined to private moments alone; we must live out what we believe. If someone walks in Christ, their actions reflect how Christ would act. With Christ living in them—being their hope, love, joy, and life—they become a reflection of Jesus, and people around them will say, “He is like his Master—he lives like Christ!”

Walking also means progress. “So walk in Him.” Keep moving forward from grace to grace, growing until you reach the fullest understanding of our Beloved that you can achieve.

Walking implies continuity. There must be a constant abiding in Christ. Too many Christians think they should meet with Jesus only in the morning and evening, but give their hearts to the world for the rest of the day. This is not truly living. We should always walk with Him, following His steps and doing His will.

Walking also suggests habit. When we speak of a person’s “walk,” we’re talking about their habits, the steady pattern of their life. If we sometimes experience Christ’s presence and then forget Him, sometimes claim Him as ours and then lose our hold on Him—that’s not a habit; that’s not walking in Him. We must stick with Him, hold fast to Him, never let Him go but live in Him. “As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord—so walk in Him.” Continue in the same way you began. As Christ Jesus was the foundation of your faith, the source of your life, the motive behind your actions, and the joy of your spirit from the start—so let Him be all of this until the very end of life; even when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death and enter into the joy and rest that awaits God’s people. O Holy Spirit, help us to follow this heavenly command!

Evening

he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. — Isa 33:16 BSB

Are you doubting, O Christian? Do you wonder whether God will keep His promises? Will the strongholds be conquered? Will heaven’s supply run dry? Do you think that even though your heavenly Father knows your need for food and clothing, He might still forget you? When not even a sparrow falls to the ground without His knowledge, and He has counted every hair on your head—how can you doubt Him?

Perhaps your affliction continues because God is waiting for you to trust Him fully. Many have endured trials and deep distress until, in desperation, they finally placed their faith in God, and in that moment of faith, their deliverance came. They experienced firsthand whether God would keep His promise. Oh, I urge you—doubt Him no longer! Don’t bring joy to Satan or trouble yourself by harboring doubts about God’s goodness.

Do not think it is a small thing to doubt God. Remember, it is a sin, and not a small one—it is a serious offense. The angels have never doubted Him, nor have the devils. We alone, of all God’s creatures, dishonor Him with our unbelief and tarnish His glory with our mistrust. Shame on us for this! Our God does not deserve to be suspected like this! In our past, we have found Him to be true and faithful to His Word. With so many examples of His love and kindness that we’ve already received, and continue to receive daily from His hands, it is shameful and inexcusable for us to let doubt take root in our hearts. Let us resolve from this point forward to wage constant war against doubts of our God. They are enemies of our peace and detractors from His honor. Let us stand firm in faith, believing that what He has promised, He will surely perform. “Lord, I believe—help my unbelief!”