Walking with Jesus: A Daily Resolution for 2026

A call rings out with simple clarity: receive Jesus Christ and then walk in Him. Drawing from Colossians 2:6–8, the charge is not a seasonal goal but a daily resolve that reshapes the whole of life. Life is described as a journey with unknown turns, yet Scripture directs the path—walking “in Christ,” not in self. Faith is not static; sanctification follows belief. Walking is a way of life, not a momentary decision or a year-start burst of effort. The invitation is first to believe, because only those who have received Christ can truly walk in Him.

Two images stabilize this call. First, roots: a life nourished under the surface by abiding in Christ, like branches in the vine, produces visible health and lasting fruit. Second, foundations: a life built on the words of Jesus stands when storms come, unlike houses raised on sand. The unseen—roots and foundations—decides whether the seen remains. Believers are urged to examine where they’re truly drawing life and what they’re truly building upon.

A distinguishing habit of this walk is abounding thanksgiving. Gratitude is not a holiday sentiment but a daily posture that disarms anxiety, softens cynicism, and reorients the heart to God’s continuous provision—especially the gift of salvation. Thanksgiving becomes the atmosphere in which obedience breathes.

This path must be guarded. The warning is sober: don’t be taken captive by empty philosophies and cultural deceit, including the constant distraction that pulls the soul sideways. Not every worldview is equal; Jesus alone is the Way, and in Him all the fullness of deity dwells bodily. He is no mere teacher but God in the flesh, worthy of full trust and whole-life allegiance.

The charge for the new year—and for every day—is uncomplicated and urgent: journey with Jesus. Be rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith you were taught. Overflow with thanksgiving. Stay alert to deceit. Start now; don’t wait for the calendar to turn.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Receive Christ, then walk in Him Belief is the doorway; transformation is the pathway. Scripture insists that receiving Jesus leads to a lifetime of walking in Him—a lived, embodied obedience. This is not an optional “add-on” to faith but its natural and necessary fruit. Walking in Christ means a whole pattern of life shaped by His Lordship. [34:56]
• 2. Grow deep roots and firm foundations What no one sees sustains what everyone sees. Roots in Christ—abiding in His Word, depending on His grace—nourish the soul for endurance and fruitfulness. Foundations on His teaching keep a life standing when storms hit. Rootlessness and sand-building feel fast, but they collapse under pressure. [49:33]
• 3. Practice daily, overflowing thanksgiving Thankfulness is spiritual realism: recognizing God’s steady provision in small mercies and saving grace. Gratitude retrains perception, turning entitlement into worship and scarcity into trust. It’s not seasonal decoration but the believer’s daily atmosphere. Abound in thanksgiving until it becomes recognizable character. [51:20]
• 4. Guard against deceit and distraction Spiritual drift is rarely dramatic; it’s often a slow captivity to empty ideas and constant noise. The mind shaped by Christ must be vigilant, weighing messages and habits by the truth of the gospel. Not every “good thing” is good for the soul at every dose. Resist anything that unseats Christ from the center. [54:17]
• 5. Resolve to journey with Jesus Resolutions that last are rooted in a Person, not willpower. To journey with Jesus is to aim each day at deeper closeness than yesterday—beginning now, not on a date. Keep the focus simple: Christ with you, Christ before you, Christ at the finish. Start today and keep your feet on His path. [60:13]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [08:36] - Baptism: Pattern and prompt obedience
• [09:45] - Will Diaz baptized
• [10:59] - Prayer of thanksgiving
• [11:57] - Announcements and schedule pause
• [32:18] - Open to Colossians 2
• [33:36] - Resolutions: A daily resolve
• [34:56] - Walk in Christ, not self
• [46:49] - Rooted, built up, established
• [51:20] - Abound in thanksgiving
• [54:17] - Warning: Philosophy and deceit
• [59:01] - Fullness of Deity in Christ
• [60:13] - Journey with Jesus into 2026
• [63:06] - Invitation to receive Christ

1. In Colossians 2:6, what is the order Paul gives, and why might that order matter for everyday life?
2. In Colossians 2:7, what four marks of a healthy Christian life are named? How do “rooted,” “built up,” “established,” and “abounding in thanksgiving” fit together?
3. In Colossians 2:8, what three sources shape “empty deceit,” and what is the clear contrast standard?
4. The call to “walk” was explained as “to live or to act in such a way” ([41:17]). What does that clarify about what this “walk” looks like?

1. “The reception of Jesus has to precede the walking in.” Why must belief come first, and how does that protect someone from trying to live the Christian life in their own strength? ([42:55])
2. Colossians 2:7 pictures unseen roots and a strong foundation. Why do the hidden parts of a life (habits, beliefs, loves) determine visible endurance and fruit?
3. A people “marked by thanksgiving” will stand out ([52:39]). What does abounding gratitude reveal about a person’s view of God, themselves, and their circumstances?
4. Paul warns about “philosophy and empty deceit.” How might constant distraction make someone easier to “take captive,” even by things that aren’t obviously evil? “We are very distracted.” ([56:25])

1. “Have you received the Lord?” If not, what question or barrier keeps you from trusting Jesus today? What would help you take that step? ([42:08])
2. “The aim of every day should be to be closer to Jesus than we were the day before.” What time, place, and plan will you set this week to walk with Him daily? Be specific. ([01:00:51])
3. Root check: Name 2–3 things that most feed your inner life right now (news, work, entertainment, Scripture, prayer, relationships). Which of these are not in Christ, and what small change will you make to re-root in Him? ([48:55])
4. Foundation work: What one clear teaching of Jesus will you put into practice this week to “build on the rock,” and what storm are you facing where you need that stability? ([49:33])
5. Gratitude rhythm: What simple daily practice will help you “abound in thanksgiving”? For example: three thanks in the morning and at night, a quick thank-you after each task, or a weekly note of thanks. Pick one and share your plan. ([53:50])
6. Guard the path: Identify one “good” thing you will limit this week (screens, hobby, news, extra work). How will you replace that time with Christ-centered input (Scripture, prayer, a walk with God, serving)? “Even good things can become distractions.” ([57:18])
7. Start now: What is one concrete next step you will take in the next 24 hours to “journey with Jesus” (a conversation, confession, reading plan, serving someone, setting an alarm to pray)? “Start it today.” ([01:00:38])