HAPPY ARE THEY --- 2 Corinthians 6:17.
"And Enoch walked with God.' ---Genesis 5:24.
Happy are they who in their early days are turned from sin, themselves, and the world, by repentance towards God, and faith in the promised Seed; as Enoch was, who, from the time of his conversion, walked with God, in a continued progress in his works and ways. To "walk with God" is to come out from a sinful generation, and cleave to the Lord, as Noah and Caleb did; and God requires this of all believers, --- 2 Corinthians 6:17.
It is setting the Lord before our eyes continually, and fearing him always as Joseph and Nehemiah did; thereby avoiding everything that would offend him. It is also making an open profession of faith in him and zeal for his service, as our highest honour and best interest. And, further, it is such a walk as obtains a holy intimacy and communion with God, which is kept up by constant meditation, prayer, and praise; hearkening to the voice of his word and Spirit, and walking humbly before him; hereby holiness is promoted, and encouraged in the soul.
Thus, "Enoch walked with God;" thus he maintained a holy confidence in him, committing all his ways to him, always expecting help from him, and rejoicing in the hope of being with him for ever. For these happy ends the grace of God is sufficient for all that see their want and ask for it. The Lord help us to seek it, that, like Enoch, we may walk with God here below, and live with him for ever in glory. Amen.
My heart is prone to rove, I see;
Lord, plant it near thy bleeding side
Then will it kindly gaze on thee,
And in thy love and fear abide.