December 9, 2004

• Walking With God

  “Enoch walked with God” (Gen 5:24) and that pleased God (Heb 11:5).  Noah was also described as one who “walked with God” (Gen 6:9), and he was, of course, the one man who was preserved when the rest of the earth was annihilated.  So there must be something to this “walking with God” business. But what exactly does it mean to walk with God?

  I take a lot of walks.  In fact, this is the best looking walking spot that I’ve found in northern California.

  

  I love going for a walk with a good friend.  The purpose of the activity is never a destination.  We’ve not ventured on this trail to rush to some destination!  We’ve chosen to take this path together to talk deeply, walk slowly, share our hearts, hash over issues and relish togetherness.  We walk casually, side by side, at the same pace, laugh and just enjoy. 

  I think that’s exactly what it means to walk with God.  We need to just walk beside Him, talk, listen, enjoy — and even fall into comfortable silences, as good friends do!  With no sense of hurry.  This is exactly the kind of relationship I want with God. 

  Lord, please teach me how to walk with you!  Cuz I know if I really engage in walking with you, pouring my heart out to you, hashing over issues and listening to You, it will keep me from evil.

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