By Faith: Enoch Pleased God

Pastor Will invites us into the mysterious story of Enoch, a man who walked so intimately with God that he never experienced death. Found in just a few verses of Genesis 5, Enoch's life teaches us that pleasing God isn't about religious rituals or sacrifices—it's about faith and relationship. We discover that Enoch made a deliberate choice at age 65 to abandon his old way of living and walk alongside God for 300 years. The Hebrew words used reveal two stages: first, walking away from something, and second, walking continually with someone. This mirrors our own journey—we must leave behind our old selves, our addictions, our habits, and make a specific decision to embrace God through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 11:5-6 reminds us that without faith, it's impossible to please God, and that those who come to Him must believe He exists and rewards those who earnestly seek Him. The reward? Finding God Himself. Throughout Scripture, from Jeremiah to James, we're promised that when we seek God with all our hearts, we will find Him. This isn't about wandering aimlessly; it's about desiring to know God personally, putting effort into that relationship through Bible reading and conversation, and praying not just to speak but to listen. As we enter the Advent season, we're challenged to move beyond merely being saved to becoming mature believers who can transform our families, workplaces, and communities for Christ.