Enoch lived in godliness far more than anyone else. Notice what the Bible says about him (Genesis 5: 22, 24):
He "walked with God". That means he lived by faith in God, trusted in His promises and made every effort to live a holy life. Because of this "faith walk", he enjoyed a deep and ongoing relationship with God.
Enoch's lifestyle was a standard and a challenge to the ungodly. Jude 1:14-15 tells us that Enoch actually spoke out against ungodliness and immorality. He kept warning people of God's ultimate judgment on them for their ungodly conversation and behaviour.
Enoch pleased God so much that God gave him a most unusual honour. God took him directly into his presence without going through natural experience of death (Heb. 11:5).
We should consider Enoch's life as an example of how to live when surrounded by ungodliness. Believers should live in such a way that it becomes clear to those around us that we have a deep relationship with God and live to please him. God's love in us should make us speak out with boldness and compassion against sin and warn the ungodly so that they can escape God's judgment against sinfulness 9Act 3:19-20; 1Th 1:10).
Most of all, we should be looking forward to Christ's return to take us to be with him forever.
Thanks for reading and stay blessed.
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