Walking with God

And Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:22a).

Elijah and Enoch - the 2 men who didn't die

Genesis 5:18 - 24 tells us what little we know about Enoch. Twice in these verses it says that Enoch walked with God, a way of saying he had a close, personal relationship with his Lord. It's not likely he led a congregation or preached inspiring sermons. We're not told that he witnessed to others or had numerous converts. He didn't write scrolls that became part of our Bible or hand down prophecies or messages to be remembered through all generations. But he walked with God.

Draw night to God, and he will draw nigh to you (James 4:8).

Our service to God is important, but it must include a close, intimate relationship with our Creator; in fact, it should stem from that. God is more concerned that we are totally His, that our hearts and souls long for Him, and that He is the most important part of our lives. When that happens, we will serve Him in obedience out of love and thankfulness.  This is really the ultimate achievement of any Christian.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you" (Matthew 7:7).

"Walking with God" in this way doesn't require any special talents or conditions. It's something everyone can choose to do, but it's a journey that gets more precious and rewarding all the time. Once started, it becomes extremely important and crucial to our well-being. It brings true peace, happiness, and joy. Seek and you shall find, so choose to walk with God over everything else today.

And Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Genesis 5:24)

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