ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

from DCE_Encounter_R1

by Josie Miller

Introduction

Take a walk with God.

WALKING SHOES

OPEN MIND

TRAIL/SIDEWALK

SLOW

“Enoch walked with God, and he was not (found), for God took him.”

1 HOUR

Genesis 5:24

“Enoch walked with God, and he was not (found), for God took him.” Genesis 5:24

This is a mysterious passage. Scholars have a multitude of theories about what happened to Enoch. The writer of Hebrews includes Enoch in the “Hall of Fame of Faith” in chapter 11. There, we learn that he did not see death and that he was taken by God because he pleased God. What did Enoch do that made God want him in heaven immediately? All we know is that he walked with God.

Take a walk with God. Go slow.

What does a walk with God entail? It could be a prayer walk where you talk to God, but it doesn’t have to be. You could walk in nature or a neighborhood. You could walk in silence. Try to observe God’s creation. Maybe a sprawling forest or a grand shoreline will inspire you. Maybe a single leaf or a tiny insect will cause you to stand in awe of God. God’s creation on your path can spark conversation with the Creator.

As you pay attention to nature, also pay attention to yourself. How are you feeling? What anxieties have you brought with you? Is there distance in your relationship with God?

Rather than praying a structured prayer, you can just talk to God about whatever feelings come up, just as you would on a walk with any other friend.

When you return from your Enoch walk, take a moment to write down some of the highlights from your time.