Last night, my husband and I
walked through the snowy street of the village, side by side, holding hands. We
didn’t really talk but I sensed a loving communication between us without the
use of words. “I love you”, “You are mine”, and “I enjoy being with you like
this”. For a moment the whole world faded away and it was just the warmth of
his hand in mine and the crunch of the snow underfoot and life-giving breath back
on my face because of a well-wrapped scarf. Somehow more intimate than just
walking side by side.
Enoch walked with God… - Gen. 5:24
What does walking with God
really mean? “With” means in the company of. “Walking” means moving forward but
not in a hurried manner like running or racing. Steadily moving forward together.
If Enoch was described as
this, (his life covered in just a couple of sentences in Gen. 5) and this was
one of them, it must have been a major part of his lifestyle. Walking with God
sounds more intimate, more touchable than having a believing faith for when you
can’t sense His presence. And yet we are told that He never leaves us. But you
must be continually attuned to His presence in order to be described as walking
with God. You must acknowledge His ever-presence and converse / connect with Him
on some level. He Who is right there ready to listen and lead. It must be a
companionable walk, don’t you think? A comfortable walk being with Him day in
and day out. Strolling side by side, conscious of His presence beyond your
morning quiet time. And adoration. Would that be a part of the walk? Love and
adoration – a step richer than companionable, comfortable – again, more
intimate. Walking with God… I think I like the sound of that. Sounds kinda
peaceful. Like on a quiet night street with snow gently swirling, hand in hand,
and communicating without words.
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