Thursday, January 15th
Genesis 5:21-24
21 Enoch lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Methuselah.
22 Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and daughters.
23 So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years.
24 Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.
2 Corinthians 5:18
18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
Enoch had such a close walk with the Lord that Scripture says, “God took him” (Gen. 5:24). This means that Enoch did not die but was taken directly into the presence of the Lord. As we seek to follow God with passion like Enoch’s, here are some steps that will help us grow:
Reconciliation. This term essentially means “God moving toward us.” Through the cross of Christ, God has already made His move in our direction. (See 2 Corinthians 5:18.) When we place our faith in the Savior, we immediately take part in that reconciliation.
Trusting God. Our heavenly Father wants us to know He is concerned with our spiritual growth and, through Jesus, has provided the way for us to walk closely with Him.
Agreement. To appreciate the relationship God wants to have with us, we must agree with what His Word teaches.
Fellowship. Just as our human relationships fall apart without regular contact, our intimacy with the Father is harder to experience if we do not spend time with Him.
Walking with God requires careful attention to the details of our Christian life. When we set our course for God, He will always be there to direct our path (Proverbs 16:9).
Dear Lord, I want to follow you like Enoch. I trust in you fully and rely on you. I want time with you. Your word shapes my life. Thank you for the ability to have a growing relationship with you, Amen!