"So all the days of Enoch were 365 years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him." vv. 23-24
Read chapter 5.
Only Enoch and Elijah ever had this experience where they didn't die but were taken to be with God in His presence. Everyone else faces death. This seems to show that death isn't the entrance to heaven but death is a return to the dust we were made from (Genesis 3:19). What do you think it means that he "walked with God"? I'd think that he lived a life of fellowship and obedience with God daily like a walk, not just a one time sprint. We also learn a bit more of Enoch in Hebrews 11:5-6 that he pleased God and sought Him diligently and believed that He is. Oh how I desire to be where Enoch is right now, but as Paul seemed to have a choice to depart and be with God and chose to stay to continue in his ministry, so I (although not having been offered to depart and be with Him) must think of my ministry and give my all in every day with the Lord. How 'bout you?
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