Day 4: Fellowship with God
We will now spend time in our daily devotionals journeying through scripture and hearing about audacious, bold, quiet and questioning prayers. I hope they encourage you and ignite the flame of prayer in your life.
One of the most beautiful gifts of prayer is fellowship with God. We'll begin in the book of Genesis with a man named Enoch. If you have heard of him, your first thought might be, “isn't that the one who God took straight to heaven?” Yes, that's him. Genesis 5:22 states that Enoch, “walked with God.” The word for walk is halak, which indicates communion or intimacy with God, indicating that Enoch had a lifestyle characterised by his devotion to God.
Enoch was great-grandfather to Noah who was also described as one who walked with God and lived in the days of wickedness and ungodliness. As described in Genesis 6, this walk wasn't a retreat in the mountains; this was living in the thick of it. He was also a vocal prophet who preached about the coming judgement and the need for repentance (Jude 14-15).
To be known for your fellowship with God is an amazing legacy. And, although he's only mentioned a few times in scripture, Enoch made it to the Hebrews 11 hall of faith. “By faith, Enoch was taken from this life so that he did not experience death: 'He could not be found because God had taken him away.' For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.” (Hebrews 11:5)
Our goal is to know him, not simply to know about him.
Be encouraged that God desires that you walk in fellowship with Him; “God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” (1 Corinthians 1:9) Such fellowship takes place as we respond to a special invitation to dinner, "Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends." (Revelation 3:20)
And the great news of such quality fellowship with God is that you will naturally experience fellowship with believers. Those with the richest fellowship with God have the richest fellowship with each other. A unity of the Spirit that comes from shared beliefs, convictions, and behaviours and such fellowship produces our cooperation in God's worship, work, and will being done in the world.
Lord, we invite you in. I pray that our walk with You will be characterised by a life of devotion and your favour surrounding us. That our fellowship will result in knowing You more, and our obedience will encourage boldness for You. For your glory, Amen.
Reflect and Respond
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Prayer Focus
