"When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. " Genesis 5:21-24 (NIV)
The Bible records the name of Enoch's father and one of his sons. It states that he had other sons and daughters and that he lived for 365 years. Not much else is known about Enoch except that he is the first man that the Bible records "... walked with God ..."
Enoch obviously enjoyed a very special intimate relationship with God. Only one other man is reported to have walked with God and that was Noah (Genesis 6:9). Enoch was taken from earth by God while he was alive (Genesis 5:24). Only one other man was taken from earth by God without dying first and that was Elijah (2 Kings 2:1-12). Enoch was special.
To walk with God implies true Godliness, for two cannot walk together except they agree (Amos 3:3). Enoch lived a Godly life. It is clear that he put God first and endeavored to please Him. When our life is over, what will be said about our "Christian walk"? Will our life reflect an intimate and personal relationship and fellowship with God?
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