From the book “Mornings with Tozer: Daily Devotional Readings” by A.W. Tozer

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death...he had this testimony, that he pleased God. - Hebrews 11:5

The Genesis record concerning Enoch should speak to us of our own troubled times—for that is the purpose of the Word of God. It should be our concern that we hear and that we obey!

The faith and deportment of the man Enoch compose a vivid picture—a powerful object lesson—to encourage every believer in his or her faith. There is only one conclusion to be drawn—Enoch was translated into the presence of God because of his faith, and thus he escaped death!

It is my strong conviction that Enoch’s experience of translation is a type, or preview, of the coming rapture of the Church, the Bride of Christ, described in the Scriptures.

It is evident that there was no funeral for Enoch. Perhaps members of his family did not fully understand his walk with God, but they could answer with the facts! “He is gone! We thought he was extreme in his beliefs but now he is gone, and we are still here in a troubled world!”

Prayer: Lord, some days it is especially good to know that there will be an eternal reward for those who walk in close fellowship with You.

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Mornings with Tozer: Daily Devotional Readings by A.W. Tozer

Many of these 365 devotional readings come from sermons Tozer preached close to his death in 1963, marking them with a deep concern for spiritual intimacy and true worship. He urges you to pursue God, confess sin, pray fervently, and seek the Spirit. Let this book be a garnish in your feast of God’s Word. As you welcome the morning light and all the sights and sounds of the new day, let Mornings with Tozer awaken your heart.

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