The ultimate legacy

One day, a pen will be used to write a description of each life. 

After Adam, Genesis 5 succinctly describes five generations using the same format for each. The person’s name, followed by the name of the first son born, and the number of years lived. No other descriptions are given about each individual’s life.

Then, in the sixth generation, we see Moses list a man named Enoch. Based on the description, Enoch was obviously different, a special person that had to be noted. Enoch’s legacy was special.

In verse 22, we are told that “Enoch lived in close fellowship with God.” Additionally, in verse 23 the writer describes Enoch as living his entire life “walking in close fellowship with God.”

Why did Moses take extra care to include this description? There was obviously something special about Enoch.

The word fellowship is used to describe the relationship between Enoch and God.

Fellowship is enjoyed by both sides, it isn’t forced. You don’t keep score with fellowship, but simply relish each other’s company, walking together, relaxing together. In private, one fellowships with those they trust, where they can be fully transparent.

Think about that word fellowship in terms of a relationship your life. A husband and wife enjoy the fellowship of each other. They know what no one else knows about each other. They laugh together, cry together, celebrate together, mourn together. Two close friends can be fully transparent with each other, not worrying about anything else. They enjoy the fellowship.

Fellowship is consistent and doesn’t change throughout the highs, the lows, the wins, and the losses of life. When one fellowships with another, there is nothing hidden, and, grace is always given, knowing the intent of the heart.

Enoch had close fellowship with God. Wow.

One day, my legacy will be penned, your legacy will be penned. Could there be anything greater than, “He walked in close fellowship with God.”