One Step at a time

Walking with God: The Legacy and Life of Enoch

This summary, based on the teaching You Matter: One Step at a time, explores the profound spiritual journey of Enoch and provides a practical framework for developing a closer fellowship with God.

I. The Context of Two Lineages

The Teaching explains that humanity diverged into two distinct spiritual paths:

  • The Line of Cain: After killing Abel, Cain “left the presence of the Lord”. This lineage is defined by a spiritual separation from God, leading to figures like Lamech, who introduced polygamy and gloried in violence.
  • The Line of Seth: Established as a replacement for Abel, this line was characterised by people who “began calling on the name of the Lord”. Enoch emerged from this righteous lineage, which sought to discover God’s nature.

II. The Three Pillars of Enoch’s Legacy

Enoch’s life is unique because he did not die but was “taken up” by God. The Teaching identifies three key attributes of his walk:

  1. Intimate Fellowship: Enoch walked with God for 300 years. The language suggests he was “besotted” or “in love” with God, prioritising this relationship over his daily schedule.
  2. Unwavering Faith: He was known as a person who pleased God. The Teaching notes that Enoch received the same commendation God later gave to Jesus: “in whom I am well pleased”.
  3. Fearless Prophecy: Enoch was a prophetic figure who spoke out against the ungodliness of his time. His prophecies focused on the second coming of Christ and the execution of judgment.

III. Methuselah: A Sign of Grace

Enoch’s son, Methuselah, carried a prophetic name meaning “his death shall bring”.

  • God’s Patience: Living for 969 years, he symbolises God’s grace, as judgment was held back for centuries.
  • The Reset: The Great Flood arrived in the same year Methuselah died, serving as a spiritual “reset” for a corrupt earth.

IV. Four Dimensions of Walking with God

The Teaching outlines how modern believers can emulate Enoch by loving God with their whole being:

1. With all your Heart (Desire)

The heart is the “desire centre”. Walking with God begins by desiring His presence more than success or personal goals. It is a shift from seeking God for what He can provide to seeking Him for who He is.

2. With all your Soul (Stillness)

The soul requires stillness to thrive. In a chaotic world, intentional quiet allows for fellowship with the Holy Spirit, who reveals the heart of the Father to us.

3. With all your Mind (Perspective)

Loving God with the mind involves setting one’s perspective on heavenly things rather than earthly anxieties. This requires refusing to let worry determine the “temperature” of the heart.

4. With all your Strength (Daily Life)

Strength is where “faith meets the to-do list”. Enoch walked with God while raising a family and living a normal life. There is no divide between “sacred” and “secular”; God is interested in every job, relationship, and daily task.

V. Conclusion: The Fragrance of God

When an individual walks closely with God, they carry a “fragrance” that others notice. The goal of this walk is to take the presence of God into workplaces and communities, allowing others to experience Him through your daily conduct.