WALKING WITH GOD, ENOCH EXPERIENCE

WALKING WITH GOD, ENOCH EXPERIENCE
TEXT: Gen. 5:18-24
INTRODUCTION
The Bible did not give us too many details about the man Enoch. He was the son of Jarred(Gen. 5:18) and the father of many sons and daughters. apart from Noah, he was the only one mentioned as being Godly in seth's line (Gen. 6:9). there was another Enoch who was in the lineage of seth (Gen.5:3). he was a prophet (jude 14). he was the first to be translated by faith so as not to see death (Heb. 11:5). his experience parallels that of Elijah (11Kings 2:11).the most striking statements about him were the he walked with God and took him .tonight, we shall study the life of this great saint for our own benefits.
ENOCH MUST HAVE BEEN A LONELY MAN, BUT HE WAS NEVER REALLY ALONE.
Walking with God might seem lonely because anyone who decide to walk with him must have decide to be out of steps with world and its changing fashions. Walking with God entails focusing your attention on Him only.the man wha wants to walk with God must be perfect an all things. walking with Him will also attract persecution and hatred from the world. However,such a person might seem lonely because he cannot have many friends,but surely he will never be alone for God will always keep him company.
1Joh.2:15-17;11cor. 6:14-17;Heb. 12:2;Col. 3:1-2; Matt. 5:48; 10: 22-23;24:9;Heb. 13:5 ;1chron. 28:20; Josh. 1:5.

BENEFITS OF WALKING WITH GOD.
our God rewards those who diligently seek Him. those who walk with Himwill abide in His tabernacle and dwell in His holy place. Enoch and Elijah are good examples of those who are dwelling in His holy place.Salvation is assured to those who walk with him.those who walk with God are blessed and protected by Him. they also will have enternal life and never see death.
Heb.11:6b;Ps 15:1-2;101:6-7;Heb. 11:5;11kings 2:11; Prov. 28:18;Ish. 33:15-16;Joh.5:24;3:16;8:51.

CONCLUSION (1 Chro. 28:9)
Brethren, the Lord searches the heart of all men and He understands all imaginations. God's hands are forever open to those who will want to walk with Him. there is an open invitation tonight to as many that are willing.