The term walk expresses the idea of
moment-by-moment fellowship with the Lord. And in the early chapters of
Scripture, it is the primary way that someone is identified as having been
forgiven from sin and reconciled to God. Because Noah walked with God, he
escaped judgment (Genesis 6:9). Because Abraham walked with God, he received
blessing (Genesis 17:1). Because Enoch walked with God, he avoided death.
That kind of fellowship is what God both desires and
provides. It is that same kind of relationship that He still offers sinners
today. As Jesus told the multitudes to whom He preached, “Come to Me, all you
who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you
and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest
for your souls” (Matthew 11:28–29). Even now, the Lord is looking for those who
will come to Him for forgiveness—based on His substitutionary sacrifice—and
walk with Him in fellowship.
--- John F. MacArthur, Twelve Unlikely Heroes: How God
Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You.
2014.
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