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Bob Hoekstra
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October 23
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<h1>Enoch's Pleasing Walk with God, by Faith</h1>
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<div class="block"><i>By <b>faith Enoch</b> was <b>taken away</b> so that he did <b>not</b> see <b>death</b>, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this <b>testimony</b>, that he <b>pleased God</b>. But <b>without faith</b> it is <b>impossible</b> to <b>please Him</b>….</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 11, '5-6');">Hebrews 11:5-6</a>)</div>
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<p>It is the will of God that we learn to walk in a manner pleasing to the Lord: <i>"that you may have a <b>walk</b> worthy of the Lord, <b>fully pleasing Him</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Col', 1, '10-10');">Colossians 1:10</a>). Again, such godly living can only be developed by faith. Much helpful insight into such a life is provided in <b>Enoch's pleasing walk with God, by faith</b>.</p>
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<p>Enoch was one of our earliest forefathers. <i>"Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Gen', 5, '21-21');">Genesis 5:21</a>). After the birth of Methuselah (who became, at 969 years, the oldest man ever on earth), Enoch began a three hundred year-long journey of close fellowship with God. <i>"After he begot Methuselah, <b>Enoch walked with God three hundred years</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Gen', 5, '22-22');">Genesis 5:22</a>). After three centuries of spiritual intimacy, Enoch was taken into heaven without experiencing death. <i>"And Enoch walked with God; and <b>he was not</b>, for <b>God took him</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Gen', 5, '24-24');">Genesis 5:24</a>). Enoch's intimacy with God and his unique homegoing were related to a life of reliance upon the Lord. <i>"By <b>faith Enoch</b> was <b>taken away</b> so that he did <b>not</b> see <b>death</b>…for before he was taken he had this <b>testimony</b>, that he <b>pleased God</b>."</i> Of course, what was so pleasing to God about Enoch's walk was his trust in the Lord. <i>"But <b>without faith</b> it is <b>impossible</b> to <b>please Him</b>."</i></p>
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<p>Enoch is a wonderful reminder of what life is all about—walking with God by faith throughout our days on earth, then walking right on into the presence of God in heaven someday. Many will eventually do this, like Enoch, without facing death. <i>"For the <b>Lord Himself</b> will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then <b>we</b> who are <b>alive</b> and <b>remain</b> shall be <b>caught up</b> together with them in the clouds to <b>meet</b> the <b>Lord</b> in the <b>air</b>. And thus we shall <b>always</b> be <b>with</b> the <b>Lord</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Th', 4, '16-17');">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>). Others may face death, but the key ingredient of fellowship on earth right on into heaven is the same. <i>"I am <b>continually with You</b>; You <b>hold me</b> by my right hand. You will <b>guide me</b> with Your <b>counsel</b>, And <b>afterward receive me to glory</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Psa', 73, '23-24');">Psalm 73:23-24</a>).</p>
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<div class="dbdbg_prayer">Dear God of heaven and earth, I desire to please You by a life of faith here on earth. Help me to walk closely with You day by day throughout my pilgrimage here below. I eagerly anticipate the day that I will forever be with You in the fullness of Your glorious presence in heaven above, Amen.</div>
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