Need you along with me for the ride ’cause I’m not sure I could stand to keep up the quest without you.”
–J. Lee Butts (Written in Blood)
“That you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”
–1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NKJV)
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“And Enoch walked with God….”
–Genesis 5:24(NKJV)
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”
–Amos 3:3 (NKJV)
I wonder if Enoch listened to the stories of his great ancestor Adam? Adam had walked with God in the cool of the evening back in Eden. Did Adam describe Eden to Enoch and the others? Did he speak of his conversations with God? Perhaps, that is unknown, but if so, Enoch must have taken them to heart and wanted desperately to have a special walk with God. His walk with God had to be one of deep fellowship and obedience, so much so that the Lord took him so he would not have to see death.
I’m sure you had a best friend growing up, and most likely have one now. What made them your best friend? For sure one thing would be–common interests. There may be other things contributing to the friendship but there must be something in common. Maybe another question should be asked, why and when did they stop being your best friend? Was it because you interests had changed? Was it that you were going different directions? When a person becomes a Christian, many things change, one of which is companions. No longer is there a shared interest or if there is it is of little importance. The “new man” has changed direction and is headed for heaven. The “new man” now has a different purpose in life.
Enoch walked with God. That means they were walking in the same direction. They had things in common, the same purpose so to speak, and they were headed in the same direction. Oxford says that to walk is to “move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once; it is the act of traveling.” Perhaps Enoch was humming the old tune, “I feel like traveling on…my heavenly home is bright and fair…I feel like traveling on.” (William Hunter) However, the Bible often refers to “walk” a little differently. It means the way in which an individual lives or conducts his life. It will be very much in contrast to that of an unbeliever for they walk in darkness while the believer walks in the light.
Therefore, a walk is a series of steps taken day, after day, after day with God. Enoch, daily, walked with God. To walk with God meant there must be agreement with Him. As the prophet asked, “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” Coming upon a fork in the road, they must be in agreement which road to take. They must reason together when to rest, when to eat, and how fast the pace should be. That is an important thing to consider, for when two people walk together they must walk at the same pace so to walk with God means that we must keep in step with Him. Think of these things in regard to Enoch: going in the same direction, keeping in step, agreeing with God. Now, think of them regarding your walk. When we walk with God there can be no controversy with Him.
I like what Ray Stedman said, “Enoch’s life is a testimony to us, that if we walk with God we shall not see death; that the answer to barrenness, drabness and dullness is this daily stepping out by faith on the promises of God; this daily testing of His promises, and reckoning upon them.” The writer of Hebrews speaks of Enoch in this manner, “By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, and he was not to be found because God took him away. For prior to his transformation he was approved, having pleased God.” (11:5, HCSB) Enoch pleased God, go on to verse 6, “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards them that seek Him.” (HCSB) To walk with God is to walk in faith never wavering. The person who walks with God will not see spiritual death. So I would say: Keep in step! Walk worthy! Walk in obedience!
“That you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”
–1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NKJV)
———————————
“And Enoch walked with God….”
–Genesis 5:24(NKJV)
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”
–Amos 3:3 (NKJV)
I wonder if Enoch listened to the stories of his great ancestor Adam? Adam had walked with God in the cool of the evening back in Eden. Did Adam describe Eden to Enoch and the others? Did he speak of his conversations with God? Perhaps, that is unknown, but if so, Enoch must have taken them to heart and wanted desperately to have a special walk with God. His walk with God had to be one of deep fellowship and obedience, so much so that the Lord took him so he would not have to see death.
I’m sure you had a best friend growing up, and most likely have one now. What made them your best friend? For sure one thing would be–common interests. There may be other things contributing to the friendship but there must be something in common. Maybe another question should be asked, why and when did they stop being your best friend? Was it because you interests had changed? Was it that you were going different directions? When a person becomes a Christian, many things change, one of which is companions. No longer is there a shared interest or if there is it is of little importance. The “new man” has changed direction and is headed for heaven. The “new man” now has a different purpose in life.
Enoch walked with God. That means they were walking in the same direction. They had things in common, the same purpose so to speak, and they were headed in the same direction. Oxford says that to walk is to “move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once; it is the act of traveling.” Perhaps Enoch was humming the old tune, “I feel like traveling on…my heavenly home is bright and fair…I feel like traveling on.” (William Hunter) However, the Bible often refers to “walk” a little differently. It means the way in which an individual lives or conducts his life. It will be very much in contrast to that of an unbeliever for they walk in darkness while the believer walks in the light.
Therefore, a walk is a series of steps taken day, after day, after day with God. Enoch, daily, walked with God. To walk with God meant there must be agreement with Him. As the prophet asked, “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” Coming upon a fork in the road, they must be in agreement which road to take. They must reason together when to rest, when to eat, and how fast the pace should be. That is an important thing to consider, for when two people walk together they must walk at the same pace so to walk with God means that we must keep in step with Him. Think of these things in regard to Enoch: going in the same direction, keeping in step, agreeing with God. Now, think of them regarding your walk. When we walk with God there can be no controversy with Him.
I like what Ray Stedman said, “Enoch’s life is a testimony to us, that if we walk with God we shall not see death; that the answer to barrenness, drabness and dullness is this daily stepping out by faith on the promises of God; this daily testing of His promises, and reckoning upon them.” The writer of Hebrews speaks of Enoch in this manner, “By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, and he was not to be found because God took him away. For prior to his transformation he was approved, having pleased God.” (11:5, HCSB) Enoch pleased God, go on to verse 6, “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards them that seek Him.” (HCSB) To walk with God is to walk in faith never wavering. The person who walks with God will not see spiritual death. So I would say: Keep in step! Walk worthy! Walk in obedience!