The Enoch Experience: How to Walk with God

By Naida M. Parson Ph.D

There is no greater joy in life than the opportunity to walk with God! What did Noah do to earn God’s favor? What great feat did Abraham accomplish to get the attention of God? What was so impressive about little David that he would be chosen? And what was so special about Enoch that he was just taken away? Maybe the answer is in Micah 6:8.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Maybe they simply walked with God. The Good News Bible says it like this…a life in fellowship with God.

This devotional is a journey. Although each lesson can stand on its own, taken together in sequence, they will take you on an amazing journey as you learn to walk with God.

The book is designed to give you the step by step instructions and insights that will increase your intimacy with God. It will move you from religion to a relationship and a lifestyle. So let’s get started on the greatest walk you’ll ever take in your life. It will be an experience; The Enoch Experience: How to walk with God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9781664273207

Naida M. Parson Ph.D

DR. NAIDA M. PARSON is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada and is the Senior Pastor of New Antioch Christian Fellowship. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Black Studies from the University of California, Riverside, a Master of Arts Degree in African-American Studies (emphasis Psychology) from the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a sought after Christian conference keynote speaker and the sole proprietor of A Way With Words, which is the parent company for her speaking, writing, seminars, and training workshops. Dr. Naida is also a Certified Leadership trainer, coach, and speaker.

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THE ENOCH

EXPERIENCE

How To Walk With God

NAIDA M. PARSON, PH.D

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DEDICATION

This devotional is dedicated to my saintly mother, Stella Mae Mason Parson, who

taught me that what God required of me was to live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly

with my God. Momma had an intimacy and friendship with Jesus that blessed us all.

Having that kind of walk with God has inspired this book and I dedicate it to her

memory and legacy. You were right, Momma, what a friend we have in Jesus!

CONTENTS

Introduction

PART ONE: GOD IS RELATIONAL

There is more to Me than church

Devotionals 1-17

DEVOTIONAL 1:God Is More Than Church

◆ Psalm 24:1 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 2:God Is Relational

◆ Micah 6:8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 3:Habitual Fellowship

◆ Genesis 5:22–24 (AMP)

DEVOTIONAL 4:Seek Him Out

◆ Hebrews 11:5–6 (AMP)

DEVOTIONAL 5:Spend Time with Him

◆ Luke 10:38–42 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 6:It’s An Amazing Love

◆ Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 7:There Is Something About The Morning

◆ Psalm 5:3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 8:God, You Know Me

◆ Psalm 139:1-6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 9:Practice His Presence

◆ Psalm 139:7-10 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 10:Even In Darkness … Walk

◆ Psalm 139:11-12 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 11:When You Were Goo … He Knew

◆ Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 12:You’re On His Mind

◆ Psalm 139:17-18 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 13:God Knows My Heart

◆ Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 14:At The End Of The Day

◆ Psalm 42:8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 15:Help!

◆ Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 16:Already Messed Up?

◆ 1 John 1:6-9 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 17:Prayer For Relationship Sake

◆ Exodus 33:11-15, 17 (NIV)

PART TWO: WALKING WITH GOD

Staying In Step

Devotionals 18-74

DEVOTIONAL 18:Staying In Step

◆ Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 19:Accepted

◆ Ephesians 1:5-6 (KJV)

DEVOTIONAL 20:Getting To Know Him

◆ Philippians 3:7-11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 21:Talk To Him

◆ Psalms 27:7-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 22:Come Closer

◆ James 4:8a (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 23:Friends

◆ John 15:9, 15 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 24:He Makes Me Laugh

◆ Genesis 21:6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 25:Secrets

◆ Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)

DEVOTIONAL 26:Blind Spots

◆ Job 42:1-5 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 27:Thinking Straight

◆ Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 28:Breathe Again

◆ Isaiah 40:1-2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 29:Cheer Up

◆ Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 30:Perfect Peace

◆ Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 31:Encouragement For Tough Days

◆ 1 Samuel 30:6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 32:Plan To Be Better

◆ Psalm 51:1-4 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 33:God Choices

◆ Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 34:The Privilege Of Prayer

◆ 1 Samuel 1:10-17 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 35:Prayer Is More Than You Think

◆ Exodus 3:10-14 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 36:Pray To Obey

◆ Joshua 1:7-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 37:Trust The Tracks

◆ Isaiah 46:10 (NIV), Ephesians 1:11 (NIV), Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 38:Daily

◆ Exodus 16:4 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 39:Accurate Obedience

◆ 1 Samuel 15:22 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 40:Even The Small Things

◆ Daniel 1:5, 8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 41:Don’t Pull Away

◆ John 15:5 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 42:Give Your Spirit A Fighting Chance

◆ Galatians 5:16-17 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 43:Fight Back

◆ Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 44:Mindset

◆ Romans 8:5-7 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 45:A Change In Routine

◆ 1 Kings 19:21 (NIV), Luke 5:8-11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 46:A Change In Plans

◆ Luke 1:26-28, 31, 38 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 47:Be Flexible

◆ Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 48:Stay In Pursuit

◆ Exodus 33:18 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 49:Be Willing To Change Your Life

◆ Genesis 6:8, 13-15, 22 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 50:A Totally Different Direction

◆ Acts 9:17-18, 20 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 51:Follow Instructions

◆ Ruth 3:1-6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 52:It’s Not Always An Easy Win

◆ Exodus 5:22-23 (NIV), Exodus 6:1 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 53:The Manufacturer’s Manual

◆ Deuteronomy 28:1-3, 6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 54:What If I Miss God?

◆ Philippians 3:14-16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 55:Teach Me Your Ways

◆ Exodus 33:13 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 56:Knowing God’s Heart

◆ John 17:3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 57:There Is Grace In This Walk

◆ Job 38:1-4 (NIV), Job 42:5-6, 10, 12-13 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 58:Just Continue To Walk

◆ Lamentations 3:22-26 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 59:Don’t Let Guilt Hinder Your Walk

◆ Genesis 3:8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 60:So Excited To Be With You

◆ Luke 19:2-5, 9-10 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 61:He Is Just That In To You

◆ Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 62:The Forgiving Forgetfulness Of God

◆ Isaiah 43:25 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 63:Direct My Footsteps

◆ Psalm 119:133-136 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 64:There Is A Sacrifice

◆ Matthew 19:21-22 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 65:Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

◆ Genesis 12:1-4a (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 66:Agreed

◆ Amos 3:3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 67:Alone With God

◆ Luke 5:16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 68:Learning His Voice

◆ 1 Kings 19:11-13 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 69:A Change Of Heart

◆ Proverbs 21:1 (NKJV)

DEVOTIONAL 70:Forsake Your Thoughts And Receive His

◆ Isaiah 55:7-9 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 71:Submission

◆ Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 72:We’re The Wife In This Relationship

◆ Ephesians 5:24-25, 32-33 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 73:We’re The Son In This Relationship

◆ Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 74:We’re The Player In This Relationship

◆ Psalm 144:1 (NIV)

PART THREE: STAY CLOSE

Devotionals 75-106

DEVOTIONAL 75:Don’t Let Sin Separate You

◆ Isaiah 59:1-2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 76:Stay Close By Not Hurting Him

◆ Isaiah 5:1-7 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 77:Stay Close By Obeying Him

◆ John 14:15, 21, 23-24 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 78:Stay Close Through Prayer

◆ Psalm 145:18 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 79:Ask Him About Him

◆ Proverbs 25:2 (NIV), Matthew 13:10-11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 80:Come Let Us Worship

◆ Psalms 95:1-6 (KJV)

DEVOTIONAL 81:Work With Him

◆ John 5:19-20 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 82:Just Be With Him

◆ Mark 3:13-14 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 83:Make God Your Priority

◆ Exodus 34:14 (NIV), Matthew 10:37 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 84:Show God He Is Priority

◆ Luke 7:37-39, 44-46 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 85:From Fellowship To Friendship To Partnership

◆ Philippians 3:10-14 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 86:Every Year Closer, Every Year Deeper

◆ 2 Peter 1:3-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 87:Keep Growing

◆ Hebrews 6:1-3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 88:Jesus Is Easy

◆ Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 89:Know Him Through His Word

◆ Hebrews 10:5-7 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 90:Know Him By Experiencing Life With Him

◆ Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 91:Know Him Through His Spirit

◆ 1 Corinthians 2:9-11, 14 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 92:Know Him By Revelation

◆ Galatians 1:11-16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 93:Walk Humbly With God

◆ Psalm 25:8-9 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 94:No Entitlement

◆ Luke 17:7-10 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 95:It Speaks To Motive

◆ James 3:13-16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 96:The Right Way To Live

◆ Psalm 119:4-6 (MESSAGE)

DEVOTIONAL 97:Honor Who God Is

◆ Psalm 29:1-2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 98:At Your Best Or Your Worst … Come

◆ Ephesians 5:25-27 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 99:Your Best Is Better

◆ 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 100:Never Forget Who God Is

◆ Psalm 8:3-5 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 101:Humble YOURSELF

◆ 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 102:He’s God … And That’s Just The Way It Is

◆ Isaiah 45:5-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 103:Your Arm’s Too Short To Box With God

◆ Isaiah 45:9-12 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 104:We Live For The Lord

◆ Romans 14:7-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 105:Don’t Make A Move Without God

◆ 1 Samuel 30:3-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 106:Make Decisions Together

◆ 2 Chronicles 18:3-4 (NIV)

PART FOUR: LIVE IN LOVE

(Devotions 107 – 139 are influenced by Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages)

DEVOTIONAL 107:Live In Love

◆ 1 John 4:16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 108:Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

◆ Mark 12:28-30 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 109:A Two-Sided Relationship

◆ 2 Samuel 7:1-3, 5, 11b (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 110:Affirmative Praise

◆ Psalms 34:1-3 (KJV)

DEVOTIONAL 111:Who Is God To You?

◆ Psalm 23:1 (NIV), Psalm 27:1 (NIV), Psalm 18:2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 112:Do You Trust Him?

◆ Psalm 25:1-2, 5 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 113:Affirmation Goes Both Ways

◆ Luke 1:30 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 114:Just Say Amen

◆ Luke 1:38, 46-49 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 115:Gift Giving

◆ Matthew 7:9-11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 116:Give Him Your Gifts

◆ Matthew 25:14-18 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 117:No Compensation Required

◆ 1 Chronicles 29:12-14 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 118:God Won’t Forget A Giver

◆ Acts 10:1-4 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 119:Give Him You

◆ Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 120:Receive Gifts From Him

◆ 2 Samuel 9:3-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 121:Serve The Lord With Gladness

◆ Psalms 100:1-3 (KJV)

DEVOTIONAL 122:Jesus Is At Your Service

◆ John 13:6-9 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 123:Faith and Favor

◆ John 2:1-5 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 124:Just Do It

◆ Jonah 1:1-3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 125:Why Is It A Problem?

◆ Mark 10:21-22 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 126:It Goes Both Ways

◆ John 15:13-16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 127:Quality Time

◆ Mark 1:32-37 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 128:Productive Time

◆ John 15:4-6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 129:Practice His Presence

◆ Psalms 27:4 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 130:Uninterrupted Time

◆ Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 131:Undistracted Time

◆ Luke 10:38-42 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 132:Undisturbed Time

◆ Matthew 14:22-23 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 133:Schedule Time

◆ Daniel 6:10-11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 134:Steal Time

◆ John 3:1-2 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 135:Touch Him

◆ Luke 7:36-38 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 136:Imagine It!

◆ Mark 5:25-28 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 137:Something Happens With His Touch

◆ Mark 5:27-30 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 138:Touch Him In Worship

◆ John 12:1-3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 139:Touch Him In The Spirit

◆ John 14:16-20 (NIV)

PART FIVE: THE ENOCH EXPERIENCE

Devotionals 140-158

DEVOTIONAL 140:Walk With Him Inside

◆ Galatians 5:25 (KJV)

DEVOTIONAL 141:Live From The Inside Out

◆ 1 John 2:20, 27 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 142:This Is The Way … Walk In It

◆ Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 143:Accept Correction

◆ Hebrews 12:5-11 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 144:Let Him Mentor You

◆ Hosea 11:3-4 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 145:Let Him Mold You

◆ Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 146:Let Him Pastor You

◆ Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 147:Let Him Advise You

◆ Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 148:Remain In Him

◆ John 15:7-10 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 149:This Walk Is A Covenant

◆ I Kings 8:23 (NKJV)

DEVOTIONAL 150:Just Enjoy Being Together

◆ Song of Solomon 5:16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 151:Stay Grateful

◆ Psalm 136:1-3 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 152:Love Him, Choose Him

◆ Luke 4:5-8 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 153:Foreknown and Predestined

◆ Romans 8:29-30 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 154:Facing Life … Together

◆ Isaiah 43:2-5 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 155:God Is Not Against You

◆ Job 13:15-16 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 156:Tested … But, In It Together

◆ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 157:The Devil Has No Power Here

◆ Isaiah 54:16-17 (NIV)

DEVOTIONAL 158:The Enoch Experience: One Final Note

◆ Genesis 5:21-24 (NIV)

INTRODUCTION

And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

– Genesis 5:24 (KJV)

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

– Genesis 5:24 (NIV)

Enoch walked steadily with God. And then one day he was simply gone: God took him.

– Genesis 5:24 (MSG)

He spent his life in fellowship with God, and then he disappeared, because God took him away.

– Genesis 5:24 (GNB)

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

– Micah 6:8 (NIV)

There is no greater joy on this earth than the opportunity to walk with God. What did Noah do to earn God’s favor? What great feat did Abraham accomplish to get the attention of God? What supernatural thing did Isaac do to have his name called throughout the ages? Why was Job blessed? What was so impressive about little David that he would be chosen? And what was so special about Enoch that he was just taken away? Maybe the answer is in Micah 6:8. Maybe they simply walked with God. I like how the Good News Bible says it, a life in fellowship with God.

This devotional is a journey. Although each lesson can stand on its own, taken together in sequence they will take you on a journey as you learn to walk with God. Each entry has a scripture, an explanation, an application, and an action step at the end. If you will do the things suggested in this devotional each day you read one of them, at the end of this book you will have a deeper, more satisfying, and more intimate walk with God. There are several hundred scriptures in these devotions, so you’ll know the Bible better at the end as well. But, more than that, you will have learned so much more about the nature of God, what He expects, and His desires for you.

You will find lots of repetition in this book. Some of the lessons may be identical in their theme. This is on purpose. Repetition is a great teacher and so you will find many of the concepts here presented repeatedly. But that’s exactly what walking is-taking the same kind of steps over, and over again. But the more you step, and the more you repeat the steps, the more intimate your relationship with God will be, and the more joyous your walk with Him. And oh, the places you will go!

You will also see in this devotional that every pronoun related to God will be capitalized. This may not be proper English; however, it is done for two reasons. One reason is my adoration and respect for God. I honor Him by capitalizing every pronoun and name that refers to the God of the universe. The other reason is for clarity, so you will know every time the scripture is referring to deity rather than humanity.

This full book is designed to take you through a year of walking with God if you do about three devotionals per week. So, let’s get started on the greatest walk you will ever take in your life. It will be an experience; the Enoch experience: how to walk with God!

1 GOD IS MORE THAN CHURCH

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

– Psalm 24:1 (NIV)

Our God is the Creator of the universe. The earth is His. The world is His. Everyone is His. Everything is His. All are under, not only His command, but also His watchful eye. He is a master planner and an eternal strategist. How sad it is that we have reduced His interests, and our interest in Him, to only the things that pertain to our church service on Sunday morning and our weekly Bible study. Our God is so much bigger than that! When you walk with Him today, as you speak with Him throughout your day, and as you think thoughts toward Him when you rest at night, consider asking Him about things you never thought you could. What are His favorite things? What was He thinking when He created the mountains? What breaks His heart?

You may not believe God talks to people anymore as He did in the Bible. That’s okay. When you ask Him questions, He has a way of getting you the answer in a way you can believe. But He would enjoy you just walking and talking with Him and asking the questions. Pray something that is more about Him and less about you. There is so much more to God than you know. He would love to reveal Himself and let you know Him. What a joy!

God is a God you can know. He is a Father you can depend on. He is a friend you can share your life with. He is a companion you can travel this earthly journey with, and there is so much more to Him than church. The Bible is full of people who personally walked with God outside of religious institutions, sacrificial missions, and world-changing assignments. God didn’t create us just to put us to work to accomplish some terrestrial tasks. We were created in His image with minds and spirits that have the capacity to know the God of the universe and be in relationship with Him. He has invited us to walk with Him and discover the mysteries of all that He is. Find something interesting to ask Him about today. He is waiting to share life with you. Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom You have sent (John 17:3 NIV).

2 GOD IS RELATIONAL

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

– Micah 6:8 (NIV)

God is relational. From His conversations with Adam and Eve in Genesis to the welcoming home of His children in Revelation, the story of the Bible is the story of God’s relationship with His creation, humankind. God is clear that His expectation for us is that we stay in relationship with Him.

Micah states God’s requirements very simply. Do justly. Love mercy. Walk with Me. Do what is right. Treat others with compassion. Stay in habitual relationship with Me. Share your life with Me. God wants us to share the ups and downs of life with Him. Go with Him through all the good times and the bad. Talk to Him about your work frustrations. Be aware of His presence at weddings, graduations, the births of babies, in hospital rooms, and in the face of death. My favorite hymn is In the Garden. The song starts out with I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses, and the voice I hear falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses … and He walks with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. Walk with God.

God is relational, and He longs to be in relationship with you. Daily. For a lifetime. You can truly know Him, His voice, and His plan for your life, all through His Son, Jesus Christ. Take a walk with Him today. Go outside and walk with Him. Talk to Him. Start building a relationship. You may be surprised where this relationship takes you.

3 HABITUAL FELLOWSHIP

Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God after the birth of Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. So, all the days of Enoch were 365 years. And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with Him].

– Genesis 5:22–24 (AMP)

To walk with God means to be in habitual fellowship with Him, to daily interact with Him, and to share life together. It is the Enoch experience we all can have. Because Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sins, we have been brought back into right relationship with God. Our sins separated us from God, but now we are reconciled. We are back in His good graces. We can all have the experience of walking with God. This devotional is all about how to build and maintain a lifetime of habitual fellowship with God.

What is habitual fellowship? It is being with God daily. It’s being constantly aware of His presence. It’s listening for His voice throughout the day and calling on Him regularly for your needs and even your wants. It’s allowing Him to be your companion and including Him in your daily activities. Enoch walked with God. The Bible doesn’t tell us what all that entailed, but as we read the scriptures and examine Bible stories, we know there must have been lots of talking involved. I’m sure there was worship and appreciation. Correction would have been present and many questions asked and answered, both ways. There is no mention here of great tasks, supernatural accomplishments, or worldwide revivals. Just a man walking with God. God apparently liked it so much He continued it to