OCTOBER 8

Genesis 5:18, 22-24

                      THE GOOD ENOCH, SON OF JARED

ThIs death inevitable for all humans? Interestingly, the answer is “No”. Today’s passage tells us that Enoch did not experience death! We do not know how “God took him”, but we know that Enoch was a righteous man. In fact, he was so godly that God gave him that very rare honour of not seeing death. There is another man in the bible who did experience death. Do you know who that is?

Although we may not be able to experience what Enoch did as he was “taken away” by God, we could experience to a certain degree his closeness with God. How can we experience closeness with God? One way is to have meaningful Quiet Time, taking time to read and understand the bible. But that is not all. Knowing about God is not closeness with God. We have to know God Himself, not know about Him. We all have to come to personal relationship with God.

Dear reader, what kind of a child do you think Enoch had been? He was a good child who had placed his trust and faith in God. Be an Enoch.

1. Check the Bible verse and write the correct one in the blanks -
    Jude 14-15 Genesis 5:24 Hebrews 11:5

Enoch pleased God                     _________________
Enoch told the wicked people God would judge them
_________________ Enoch did not die; God took him to Heaven
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2. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the strongest), how much do you love and obey the Lord? How can you improve on this score?
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Thought: Can others see my faith in the Lord Jesus?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for the example of Enoch. May I learn to be like him, to place my trust in you and may you help me trust You more each day. is I pray in Jesus’ name, amen.