Walking With God Through Faith

By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. ~Heb 11:5

The fact that Paul states Enoch walked with God suggests a relationship had been established between them. Enoch had thus already experienced what Abel's example teaches. Enoch's example takes us to the next logical step in a faithful person's movement toward glorification. In his arrangement of examples of faith, Paul is emphasizing, not chronological, but experiential order, that is, faith as experienced in practical life. In a true life of faith, walking with God follows justification.

"Walk" and "walking" are the Bible's most frequently used metaphors for two related concepts. Depending upon the translation, they are used almost three hundred times to indicate interaction with another and making progress toward a destination. Somewhat related but used to a lesser extent, "walk" or "walking" indicates the passage of time as a person continues in a chosen direction of life and lifestyle. For example:

» Psalm 1:1: "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly."

» Proverbs 4:14: "Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil."

» Daniel 4:37: "And those who walk in pride He is able to abase."

» Micah 6:8: "And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

» Psalm 119:45: "And I will walk at liberty, for I seek Your precepts."

Scores of similar descriptions are scattered throughout the Bible. They provide a composite picture of the wide variety of the facets of the godly person's and the evil person's manners of life. Since Amos 3:3 shows that two cannot walk together unless they agree, a person walking with God illustrates that the two are in agreement. This does not mean the person is perfect, but it does imply God's acceptance of him at that stage of his life.

What Should I Know/Do?

Check through scriptures and see the difference between someone who walked with God and someone who did not walk with God. A vivid example is Saul and David. Saul through his own way felt he could please God but disobeyed and walked contrary to God's expectations then He (God) choosed David to be king. David ruled successfully and handed over to his son Solomon by closely walking with God, putting Him in every decision. What about you? Is God in your decision? Like Saul, do you feel right driven by emotions, friends, family and personal quest? In the end, it spell disaster and regrets. God stopped Samuel from mourning over Saul but to annoint David to be king. May no other take your place... Return to God today while you still can and ask Him to forgive you. Resume your walk with God for it pays to walk with Him.

Lifting Prayers

Dear Lord through the blood shed for me at the cross and also with a broken heart and contrite Spirit I come to You today asking for your forgiveness. Have mercy Lord and bring me back to where you have planned for me. Restore my Lost glory, my lost place... I choose through faith to walk with you. Beautiful Lord, laying your majesty aside, you reached out in Love to show me life, lifted from darkness into Light. You did all this for me to be by your side therefore Lord, help me to stay put to your Leading and calling for you have the final say in my Life. Help the dying world dear Lord and Lead them to the way everlasting. Amen!