On Sunday, Ps Larry Elliott launched a brand-new series at Rhema South Coast Family Church called Walking with God in Legacy. The opening message, God Took Him, focused on the life of Enoch in Genesis 5:24:
“And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.”
This passage sets the tone for the series, reminding us that walking with God is not just a spiritual idea – it’s the very foundation of building a legacy that lasts.
Walk with God to hear His Voice
Walking with God in Legacy isn’t theory – it’s a practical, daily path that shapes every relationship and leaves a mark that outlives us. In Genesis 5, often called “the tolling of the death bells,” a drumbeat of mortality rings through each life. That is until Enoch breaks the pattern:
“And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Gen. 5:24). As Ps Larry reminded us, “‘the tolling of the death bells’ calls us to walk with God like Enoch.”
Enoch’s legacy stands out in remarkable company. Scripture records that he pleased God (like Jesus, cf. John 8:29), did not see death (like Elijah, 2 Kings 2), and uniquely walked with God (like Noah, Gen. 6:9).
That’s not trivia; it’s a trajectory. When we walk with God, grace moves us from surviving to legacy-building – in our homes, churches, and communities.
“Walking with God allows us to hear His heart.”
Choices, Consequences, and the Way That Seems Right
Proverbs 14:12 warns of a way that “seems right” but ends in death. Ps Larry pressed this home: human judgement can be deceptive; choices have consequences; human wisdom is flawed—but God’s wisdom leads to life.
Your legacy is formed one decision at a time, and every decision is either aligned with God’s purpose or drifting from it. God’s grace isn’t permission to coast; its power to choose well – it demands a whole-life response.
If you’ve tracked with our Legacy Builders emphasis, this is the moment to move from no more excuses to next steps. (See: No More Excuses – Legacy Builders.)
Enoch, Hebrews 11, and the Faith that Pleases God
Hebrews 11:5–7 gives us Enoch and Noah back-to-back. Enoch “was taken…because he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”
Then comes the anchor: “without faith it is impossible to please Him…and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Faith isn’t vague positivity; it’s confident trust that moves us to walk—step by step—in obedience. That kind of walk “will shift things and take you places you never knew were possible.”
Jude: Contend, Build, Pray, Keep
We watched an overview of Jude (Judah), a short New Testament letter that calls believers to contend for the faith against spiritual deception.
Jude exposes false teachers and then gives a pathway for resilient discipleship: build yourselves up in your most holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, and wait for the mercy of Jesus (cf. Jude 20–21).
In other words, don’t just spot deception—challenge it through God’s Word. Grow in discernment, and stay in His love. That is “walking with God” in a deceptive age.
Discernment and the Heart of Repentance
Legacy requires discernment—the Spirit-led ability to test what looks good against what is God. That kind of discernment grows in the heart of repentance: regularly bringing our thoughts, affections, and choices under Scripture. Invite the Spirit to realign you from the inside out.
As Ps Larry outlined, the Spirit’s transformation moves from heart → mind → will → affections. It reshapes how we think, decide, and love. That inner renewal ripples outward into marriages, families, culture, church, and “my world.”
Grace That Builds a Legacy
Genesis 5 is more than a family tree—it’s a gallery of grace. Every name is a story of God’s mercy in a fallen world. And Enoch, by walking with God, becomes a picture of hope in a chapter otherwise marked by death.
In Christ, that hope is yours. The gospel doesn’t end with a raised hand; it begins with a daily walk—humble, submitted, Spirit-empowered, and practical. That’s how legacies are built.
This message calls us to take our walk with God seriously, just like Enoch did. His testimony reminds us that it’s possible to walk so closely with God that our lives not only please Him; but also impact every circle around us.
So where is God taking you? Are you setting your own course, or are you letting the Shepherd lead? If it’s time to take a next step (prayer, baptism, serving, or simply talking with someone) reach out via our Contact page.
Your legacy walk can start today.- if you let God take you!
A Prayer for You
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the example of Enoch, who walked faithfully with You. Teach us to choose Your ways over our own, to walk in discernment, and to challenge deception with Your Word.
May our lives reflect a whole-hearted response to Your grace, leaving a legacy that points others to Jesus. Give us repentant hearts and steady steps, so that like Enoch, we may please You in faith until the day You take us home.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
