[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 05]] ## Title: The Goal of Closeness ## Scripture: (Genesis 5:23-24) “The entire lifetime of Enoch was 365 years. Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away.” (NET) ## Observation: I heard someone once say, “You don’t want to be so Heavenly minded that you are no Earthly good.” This is probably true, but I have rarely ever been around anyone like this. I have been around people who are very focused on Heaven, but not to the point they were not of any good on Earth. Actually, I think that the more you have an accurate view of Heaven, the more you will be doing good on Earth. One of the reasons why is because you realize how good God is and you live with the joy of His fellowship. Another reason is that you realize something good is coming and you work in preparation. Finally, one more reason is an accurate view of Heaven steals the fear of what happens after death. Therefore, you no longer live as though you only have this life to find joy. When we get an accurate view of Heaven and make it our goal to walk closely with God, great things happen. ## Application: Think about Heaven and walking closely with Him today. What do you love about having God in your life? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for the opportunity to spend eternity with You.