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The Bible is the “Holy Grail” of the Christian Faith. It is the Word of the living God penned by holy men as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. It is the closest evidence the Christian has to substantiating the basis of their Faith. It starts with “In the beginning,” and ends with “The Grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all.” Between these verses is God’s love expressed throughout man’s illustrated existence. We are to read, study, and live the Word. The Word is our compass that keeps us focused on directional obedience. But there is more than just knowing the benefits of the Kingdom of God.
The Bible is the launching point in which we are lifted into the presence of God. So much of the “right wing” Church is limiting itself to the reenactment of Biblical days. Miracles, signs, financial prosperity, and wonders are pursued with a zeal that borders on fanaticism. Health, financial security, and social acceptance seem to be the goal of so many Christians. It is gratifying to experience those realities, but to base the success of our faith on them is to miss the mark. I believe the goal of every Believer should be to “walk with God.” To experience that reality will overshadow the greatest epiphany any Christian could ever hope to achieve. Both Enoch and Noah walked with God (Genesis 5:22-25 and 6:9). If only we had a recorded account of what they shared together! It was such an uplifting experience that one day, as Enoch was walking with God, God simply “took him.”
How does one walk with God? The Bible says, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3) To begin the ultimate fellowship with God is to know His Word. To know His Word is to read His Word. As we study the Scriptures we are brought to an understanding of its meaning by the Holy Spirit. When we can grasp the reality of the Word, we can then walk in obedience to the Word. When we agree with the Word, we are in agreement with God, and fellowship results.
Walking with God is being in His presence without any thought of petitioning or desiring anything from Him. It is just basking in the reality of His being. It is not about us; rather, it is all about Him. It is being still and knowing He is God! During these times of walking with God, our spirit soars. We are not children tossed about by doctrines and craftiness of man, but walking with Him as joint heirs with Christ.
The more I read the Word, the more I find myself agreeing with everything I read. My actions in life are predicated on those Words. I realize that my walk with God is just an agreement away. That great hymn writer, C. Austin Miles, must have understood what walking with Lord was all about as he composed the Hymn, “IN THE GARDEN:” “and He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own; and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.”
It seems God walked with Adam in the Garden before Adam’s disobedience. What an experience that must have been. But when Adam came into conflict with God’s Word, he hid from God’s presence. God wants to walk with His people, but when they break from His Word, the “walks” are only a distant memory. As God called out to Adam, “Where are you?” He is calling out to every Believer to walk with Him and enjoy His presence. Read the Word. Study the Word. Agree with the Word. Live the Word and enjoy your walk with the Lord
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