Hebrews 11:5-6
5:30am arrives once every single day. Like clockwork, I am awakened to the jingle of a dog collar and the click clack of dog toe nails on the hard floor. This is the morning routine of my old dog who wants to go outside for her morning walk. The consistent daily walks have gradually strengthened my dog and helped maintain her health. Old dogs need walks to maintain their health. The same is true for the believer in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that, “we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).” Like an old dog the walk of faith is essential for the believer in Jesus Christ. It is a daily action that proves spiritual life and health is based on the foundation of faith in Christ alone. This was true of Enoch in Hebrews 11. Enoch consistently lived for God (5) in contrast to his father Cain (Genesis 4:17). You see Cain had murdered his own brother (Genesis 4:8), who was Enoch’s uncle. Think about the family dynamics. The actions of Cain would have been known and perhaps retold. Out of this Enoch chose to live a different life, a life of faith, in contrast to his father. God rewarded Enoch and his faith by taking him from this life so he did not experience death. The continual persistence to live a life of faith was rewarded by eternal life with God. Enoch is listed is Hebrews 11 as an example of faith because he walked with God. He is also an example of what God can do in redeeming a life from the practice of sin. When we walk with God we consistently seek His presence and direction and faithfully allow Him to lead us away from sin and closer to Him, just like my old dog.
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5:30am arrives once every single day. Like clockwork, I am awakened to the jingle of a dog collar and the click clack of dog toe nails on the hard floor. This is the morning routine of my old dog who wants to go outside for her morning walk. The consistent daily walks have gradually strengthened my dog and helped maintain her health. Old dogs need walks to maintain their health. The same is true for the believer in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that, “we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).” Like an old dog the walk of faith is essential for the believer in Jesus Christ. It is a daily action that proves spiritual life and health is based on the foundation of faith in Christ alone. This was true of Enoch in Hebrews 11. Enoch consistently lived for God (5) in contrast to his father Cain (Genesis 4:17). You see Cain had murdered his own brother (Genesis 4:8), who was Enoch’s uncle. Think about the family dynamics. The actions of Cain would have been known and perhaps retold. Out of this Enoch chose to live a different life, a life of faith, in contrast to his father. God rewarded Enoch and his faith by taking him from this life so he did not experience death. The continual persistence to live a life of faith was rewarded by eternal life with God. Enoch is listed is Hebrews 11 as an example of faith because he walked with God. He is also an example of what God can do in redeeming a life from the practice of sin. When we walk with God we consistently seek His presence and direction and faithfully allow Him to lead us away from sin and closer to Him, just like my old dog.
For More See HEBREWS
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