+DEV+ Walking with God

Date: February 15, 2010 8:31 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Walking with God

Walking with God

“Enoch walked with God 300 years....Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” (Genesis 5:22-24)
Scripture Focus: Genesis 5:21-24

Genesis 5 announces obituaries and births belonging to a period of history that stretched from Adam to Noah’s three sons. If you read this chapter you will discover two recurring statements: “He became the father of” (birth announcement) and “Then he died” (obituary.) However, one notable exception to this pattern occurs with the mention of Enoch. Those statements do not appear concerning him.

Enoch’s journey through life was one of walking with God. Even the responsibilities of parenting did not interrupt that walk. He and God must have enjoyed such close, enjoyable conversation that God must have decided to continue it in heaven. He transported Enoch to heaven instantly. Enoch “was no more, because God took him away.”

The Bible predicts that someday Jesus will snatch Christians away from the earth to be with Him forever. We can’t set the date of this event, but we can hope it happens in our lifetime. In the meantime, we can walk with God every day.

Insight: The habit of taking a daily walk is good for the heart. The habit of walking with God every day is even better for the heart.

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