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✍️ Ayodeji Oludapo
📅 April 27, 2025
Scripture
“Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” — Genesis 5:24 (NIV)
Devotional Thoughts
Salvation is the beautiful beginning of our journey with Christ — it happens the moment we acknowledge Jesus as Lord and surrender control of our lives to Him. But transformation — deep, lasting change — happens in the daily walk. To walk with God is not merely to believe in Him but to live close to Him, step by step, day by day.
Enoch’s story is a shining example of what it means to truly walk with God. Unlike many, Enoch didn’t just know about God; he lived in unbroken fellowship with Him. His life was marked by consistent, intimate communion with the Creator. Every decision, every step, was taken in alignment with God’s will. As a result, Enoch experienced not just spiritual growth but a complete transformation that culminated in his being taken to Heaven without tasting death. His life was so pleasing to God that Earth could no longer hold him.
When we walk with God, we are changed from the inside out. Our desires begin to align with His desires. Our thoughts are purified, our actions become reflections of His love, and our hearts become sensitive to His Spirit. The transformation is so profound that over time, it becomes evident not only to us but to those around us.
Walking with God transforms our perspective on life. Earthly ambitions lose their luster in the light of His eternal purpose. Pain and trials, while still difficult, become opportunities for deeper fellowship rather than reasons for despair. Our sense of identity shifts — we are no longer defined by our achievements, failures, or the opinions of others but by the unchanging love of God.
This walk is not without challenges. It requires intentionality, sacrifice, and trust. Some days the path feels easy and filled with joy; other days, it feels steep and shadowed by uncertainty. Yet every step taken in faith draws us closer to His heart and shapes us more into the likeness of Christ.
Practical Reflection
Are you merely believing in God, or are you actively walking with Him daily?
In what areas are you still trying to maintain control instead of letting Jesus lead?
How might your life look different if you lived every moment in close companionship with God?
Take a moment today to honestly assess your walk. Remember, God isn’t calling you to perfection — He’s calling you to partnership.
Closing Thoughts
Walking with God is not a religious duty; it’s a transformational relationship. Like Enoch, when we wholeheartedly give ourselves to walking closely with Him, we begin to reflect His nature more and more. This journey changes not only our destination but our very being, aligning us with the heartbeat of Heaven. Every step with God brings a new layer of beauty to our lives.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for saving me and inviting me to walk with You daily. Teach me to yield control, to listen for Your voice, and to choose Your ways over my own. Transform me by Your presence, day by day, until I reflect more of Heaven than earth. Like Enoch, let my life be a testimony of intimacy with You. In Your precious name, Amen.
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