Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel—and the former murdered the latter. The seventh-generation descendant from Adam in the line of Cain was named Lamech, known for his carnal ways. After Cain and Abel, Adam and Eve had another son named Seth. The seventh-generation descendant from Adam in the line of Seth was Enoch, who “pleased God.” Enoch’s great-grandson was Noah.

The generations leading up to Noah were characterized by darkness—men like Enoch and Noah being exceptions. Of both these men it is recorded that they “walked with God” (Genesis 5:24; 6:9). And God singled out both of them. Noah was commissioned to build an ark and save a remnant of creation with which to restart the earth after a great flood. But Enoch was removed from the dark earth by God and taken to heaven like Elijah (2 Kings 2:11)—an apparent reward for his faith and faithfulness.

Walking by faith in a dark world is not easy, but we can follow Enoch’s example and be Christ’s light for the world.

We are not here to commune with darkness but to conquer it.
Vance Havner