Walking with God

This morning, I was reading the story of Noah and the flood. In verse 9, it says, “Noah walked with God.” That simple phrase got me thinking: What will we be remembered for?

Maybe it’s our accomplishments, our sense of humor, or our character. Those things matter, sure. But what if we were remembered for this: we walked with God?

What does it mean to walk with God?

What does it look like to walk with the immortal, invisible God? The God described by the Westminster Catechism as “infinite, eternal, unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”

It’s an awe-inspiring thought. But if I’m honest, I struggle to walk with God. And as a pastor, that’s not always easy to admit. Yet, I know I’m not alone. This isn’t just my struggle—it’s something every Christian faces.

We find it hard to carve out time, space, and focus to be with our Maker and King. We’re impatient. We’re always on the move. We’re distracted.

In a staff meeting last week, one of my team members said, “I struggle to listen to God because I don’t wait long enough to hear Him.” I appreciated her honesty because it resonated deeply with me.

Still, even in the struggle, I’ve found immense joy over the past year in learning what it truly means to walk with God. That joy has come as I’ve reflected on the wonders of the cross.

Think about it: Through the incarnation, Jesus stepped into our broken world. He knows our impatience, our struggles, and our fears. And through His life, death, and resurrection, He brings us hope. Amazing grace, indeed.

Walking with God starts with growing in a deeper understanding of His immeasurable goodness. Jesus lived a perfect life to soften our hearts and bring them to life. It’s God’s kindness that fuels our faith and repentance. It’s His goodness that empowers us to walk with Him.

So how do we walk with God in His goodness and grace?

We walk by embracing His gifts:

1. The Gift of the Gospel
   From beginning to end, Scripture is the story of God’s pursuing grace for sinners. The Old Testament anticipates the Messiah. The New Testament proclaims and celebrates Christ. God’s Word is His gift to us. Lately, I’ve been spending weeks meditating on single passages. It’s like gazing at a diamond, watching the light refract in new ways every time.
2. The Gift of the Holy Spirit
   The Spirit is our power, our counselor, and our guide. He points us to Christ, intercedes for us in prayer, and gives us strength to keep walking when the path feels hard.
3. The Gift of Community
   The community of saints is another precious gift. We are, as one writer put it, humble beggars showing other beggars where to find bread. Together, we encourage, challenge, and remind one another to keep walking.

May we walk with God daily—in the hope of the Gospel, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and alongside the gift of community.This morning, I was reading the story of Noah and the flood. In verse 9, it says, “Noah walked with God.” That simple phrase got me thinking: What will we be remembered for?

Maybe it’s our accomplishments, our sense of humor, or our character. Those things matter, sure. But what if we were remembered for this: we walked with God?

What does it mean to walk with God?

What does it look like to walk with the immortal, invisible God? The God described by the Westminster Catechism as “infinite, eternal, unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”

It’s an awe-inspiring thought. But if I’m honest, I struggle to walk with God. And as a pastor, that’s not always easy to admit. Yet, I know I’m not alone. This isn’t just my struggle—it’s something every Christian faces.

We find it hard to carve out time, space, and focus to be with our Maker and King. We’re impatient. We’re always on the move. We’re distracted.

In a staff meeting last week, one of my team members said, “I struggle to listen to God because I don’t wait long enough to hear Him.” I appreciated her honesty because it resonated deeply with me.

Still, even in the struggle, I’ve found immense joy over the past year in learning what it truly means to walk with God. That joy has come as I’ve reflected on the wonders of the cross.

Think about it: Through the incarnation, Jesus stepped into our broken world. He knows our impatience, our struggles, and our fears. And through His life, death, and resurrection, He brings us hope. Amazing grace, indeed.

Walking with God starts with growing in a deeper understanding of His immeasurable goodness. Jesus lived a perfect life to soften our hearts and bring them to life. It’s God’s kindness that fuels our faith and repentance. It’s His goodness that empowers us to walk with Him.

So how do we walk with God in His goodness and grace?

We walk by embracing His gifts:

1. The Gift of the Gospel
   From beginning to end, Scripture is the story of God’s pursuing grace for sinners. The Old Testament anticipates the Messiah. The New Testament proclaims and celebrates Christ. God’s Word is His gift to us. Lately, I’ve been spending weeks meditating on single passages. It’s like gazing at a diamond, watching the light refract in new ways every time.
2. The Gift of the Holy Spirit
   The Spirit is our power, our counselor, and our guide. He points us to Christ, intercedes for us in prayer, and gives us strength to keep walking when the path feels hard.
3. The Gift of Community
   The community of saints is another precious gift. We are, as one writer put it, humble beggars showing other beggars where to find bread. Together, we encourage, challenge, and remind one another to keep walking.

May we walk with God daily—in the hope of the Gospel, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and alongside the gift of community.