Abide in Him: Cultivating a Deeper Relationship with God

WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2025

 

TEXT: Genesis 5:21-24

 

21: When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah.

 

22: After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.

 

23: Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years.

 

24: Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

 

(New International Version Holy Bible)

 

TOPIC: LEARNING FROM A MAN WHO SOUGHT GOD

 

The story of Enoch is intriguing for two fascinating reasons. First, he was the father of Methuselah, the man that lived the longest on earth. Second, Enoch was the second man in the history of God's creation to be taken to heaven alive.

 

It is worthy to note, however, that these great wonders had a beginning in Enoch's life. No recorded exploits existed for the first 65 years of his life. Methuselah was born to Enoch at 65 and then we read that he began to walk with God!

 

Some have suggested that after the birth of his son, God may have given Enoch a hint of the food, which later occurred after the death of Methuselah (Gen. 7:10-12).

 

They conclude that this privileged hint may have been the reason Enoch started his walk with you God. Whatever the reason, the end of a matter is always better than its beginning.

 

As you ponder on your past, it may be that it was rough and better described as wasted. There is still hope for you!

 

You can begin today on your journey to seek God with all your heart. The God of Enoch is with you.

 

QUESTION: Where are you in your journey with God?

 

PRAYER: Give me a new beginning, dear Lord. Help me to seek You with all my heart Amen. 

Remain Blessed     

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