We often forget how distant we once were: cut off, excluded, and without hope. In Ephesians 2:11–16, Paul calls us to remember, not to shame us, but to magnify grace. Through the blood of Christ, those who were far off have been brought near. Jesus doesn’t just forgive individuals; He creates a new people. He tears down walls of hostility, ends division at the cross, and makes peace where there was once separation.

Before we can talk about walking worthy, we must face a hard truth: the dead don’t walk. In Ephesians 2:1–10, Paul reminds us that apart from Christ we were spiritually dead, but God, rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ by grace alone. A worthy walk does not begin with human effort, but with divine resurrection. We are saved by grace, not by works. Only those made alive in Christ can truly walk in the way He has set before them.

Paul told the Ephesians that he would pray "that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened." He didn't pray that the "eyes of your brain would be enlightened." He knew that just having a mental knowledge about God would not help the believers to walk worthy. They needed to have their hearts illuminated regarding what God has given to each believer. What we know and believe always determines what we do, say, and think.