Today, I want to draw your attention to Enoch’s life, a figure whose profound relationship with God sets a remarkable example for our own walks. “Enoch walked with God, and he was no more,” the Scriptures tell us, a testament to living in unwavering faith and closeness with the Divine.
This brings us to a pivotal question: Are we prepared to walk with God? Preparation is key, from parental guidance as outlined in Proverbs 22:6 to personal reflection on the cost of discipleship in Luke 14:28. But it doesn’t stop there; it extends into practice, as James 1:22 challenges us not just to be hearers of the Word but doers, actively embodying faith in our lives.
Moreover, perseverance is essential in our journey. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s handiwork, created for good works, which requires us to walk worthy of our calling. It’s about living a life that reflects our faith through association, actions, and attitude toward God and His teachings. Our association with God is seen in our commitment to fellowship, prayer, and studying His Word, ensuring that we’re constantly in His presence and learning from Him.
The proximity of our walk with God is critical—are we walking beside Him, behind, or ahead? Our goal should be to walk in the light, as He is in the light, fostering a relationship based on agreement, holiness, righteousness, and purity, as the Scriptures guide us.
Finally, our attitude in this walk matters immensely. It’s shaped by our purpose, which should align with fearing God and keeping His commandments, and our perspective, focusing on virtues like faith, knowledge, patience, and godliness. This foundation supports a life lived according to God’s wisdom, not the world’s and is critical in our pursuit of emulating Christ and figures like Enoch, who walked with God in faith and obedience.
So, as we consider our paths, let us be inspired by Enoch’s example, striving for a walk with God characterized by preparation, practice, and perseverance underpinned by a deep and abiding faith. The invitation to walk this path is always open, calling us to hear, believe, and act upon God’s Word, just as the Ethiopian eunuch demonstrated his faith through immediate baptism. The decision to walk with God is the most significant one we can make, and we’re invited to make it today. Let this be the moment we choose to draw closer, to walk with God, and to live a life that truly reflects His love and grace.
