Walking With God

Walking with God sermon passage text: Genesis 6:9 — Noah walked with God

Introduction

Throughout history, we’ve seen how one wrong step can lead to many more. It’s a pattern that began early in the biblical narrative:

• Adam and Eve’s first act of disobedience led to even more serious sins — like Cain’s murder of Abel (Genesis 4:8) and Lamech’s violent boast (Genesis 4:23-24).
• As humanity began to spread across the earth, they quickly drifted from God. They rejected His rule and turned to idol worship — attributing divine power to senseless objects.
• Eventually, their corruption reached a breaking point, one that demanded divine judgment, as Paul describes in Romans 1:18-32.

The time period referred to in our main text was marked by deep spiritual decline. In fact, over the span of several centuries, Scripture only highlights two people whose lives stood apart from the widespread depravity:

1. Enoch, who had a short but powerful walk with God.
2. Noah, who lived in an age of overwhelming wickedness.

Enoch — A Life Set Apart

“And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters… And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” — Genesis 5:21–24

Enoch’s name means “dedicated”, and his life truly reflected that. After the birth of his son Methuselah, Enoch walked closely with God for 300 years. His life was so aligned with God’s will that he was taken from the earth — a powerful testament to the intimacy of his relationship with the Lord.

Noah — Walking with God in a Corrupt World

“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” — Genesis 6:9

Noah’s world was filled with violence, immorality, and spiritual rebellion. Yet he stood firm. He didn’t just believe in God — he walked with Him. That means:

• He lived a life of daily obedience.
• He stayed morally clean while surrounded by corruption.
• He listened to God’s voice and acted on it — even when it made no sense to others.

Noah’s walk with God set him apart. His obedience led to the preservation of life during the flood. He built the ark not just as a structure, but as a symbol of faith in action.

What Does It Mean to Walk with God?

Walking with God isn’t just about believing in Him — it’s about living in close fellowship and alignment with His will. Here’s what that looks like:

1. Daily Relationship

• Just like any close friendship, walking with God requires regular communication through prayer, listening through His Word, and trust in His guidance.

2. Consistent Obedience

• It’s not about perfection, but direction. Walking with God means choosing His path — even when it’s hard or unpopular.

3. Moral Integrity

• In a world full of compromise, God calls us to walk in righteousness, humility, and truth.

4. Faith in Action

• Like Noah, we may be called to do things that seem unreasonable to the world — but our obedience can lead to life, blessing, and legacy.

Spiritual Growth Through Walking with God

Spiritual growth is a natural result of walking closely with the Lord. When we commit to this journey:

• Our faith is strengthened through trials and victories.
• We gain spiritual wisdom and discernment.
• We develop the fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

Walking with God leads to transformation from the inside out. As our character changes, so does our impact on others.

Fellowship with God Brings Peace

In a chaotic world, walking with God brings peace that surpasses understanding. We experience:

• Inner calm in the middle of storms.
• Clarity and purpose in seasons of confusion.
• Joy in the journey, even when circumstances don’t change.

This fellowship isn’t just for mountaintop moments. It’s for everyday life — in our work, relationships, struggles, and decisions.

The Presence of God in Daily Life

To walk with God is to be aware of His presence in every moment. It’s inviting Him into:

• Our thoughts and choices.
• Our work and rest.
• Our successes and failures.

Practicing God’s presence changes how we live. It brings accountability, intimacy, and purpose to all we do.

Living a Christ-Centered Life

Walking with God means living a life that revolves around Jesus. He is our model, our Savior, and our constant companion. A Christ-centered life involves:

• Knowing His Word and living by it.
• Loving others as He loved us.
• Serving faithfully, using our gifts to bless others.

Christ is our example of walking in perfect unity with God. When we follow Him, we walk in the same path of love, grace, and obedience.

The Rewards of Walking with God

God promises great rewards to those who walk with Him. Some are immediate, others eternal:

• Peace and joy in the present.
• Strength to endure trials.
• Purpose in every season.
• Eternal life with Him forever.

As Hebrews 11:6 reminds us: “He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

walking with God sermon Conclusion: Your Closeness Matters

The lives of Enoch and Noah remind us that walking with God is possible, even in the darkest of times. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about staying close to the One who is.

So, ask yourself:

• Am I walking with God, or just occasionally visiting Him?
• Is my faith visible in my daily actions?
• Would God say of me what He said of Noah — “[he] walked with God”?

“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” — Amos 3:3

Let’s make it our aim to walk closely with God — step by step, day by day, growing in faith, living in His presence, and becoming more like Christ.

Walking with God is not a one-time event — it’s a lifelong journey. And it’s the most rewarding path you could ever take.