Walking with God: Faith, Increase, and End Times Hope

Tonight’s journey through Psalm 128 and the life of Enoch invites us to consider what it truly means to walk with God. The heart of this walk is intimacy—knowing God deeply, not just in theory but in daily experience. Just as Enoch walked with God for 300 years and was taken up because of that closeness, we are called to a relationship where God’s presence is not a distant idea but a living reality. God is a God of increase: He desires that our knowledge, joy, peace, and wisdom grow as we walk with Him. This increase is not just about material blessing, but about the fullness of life that comes from being in step with the Creator.

Walking with God means aligning our lives with His heart. As we spend time with Him, we begin to understand what inspires Him, what grieves Him, and what He loves. Our priorities shift; we find our true purpose and worth, much like the old violin that, in the hands of the master, reveals its true value. God’s desire is not to control us, but to lead us gently, like a shepherd guiding his sheep—not with force, but with loving direction. In this walk, we learn to recognize His voice, to sense His warnings, and to receive His guidance—even in the small decisions of life.

The world is full of confusion and demonic knowledge that seeks to blur the distinctions God has set: light and darkness, male and female, good and evil. The enemy’s strategy is always to destroy what God has established, especially the family and the order of creation. But as we walk with God, we are equipped to discern truth from deception. We are reminded that God’s character is unchanging—He is always good, always faithful, and always trustworthy. Even when the world mocks the promise of Christ’s return or tries to lure us with new teachings, we are called to the simplicity of childlike trust in God.

In these last days, as darkness increases, the church’s prayers and faithfulness hold back evil. The story of Enoch foreshadows the rapture: it is those who walk with God, who love His appearing, who will be caught up with Him. Our calling is to remain steadfast, to know the truth, and to trust God’s character above all else. In doing so, we not only guard ourselves from deception but also shine as lights in a world desperate for hope and clarity.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Intimacy with God brings true increase Deep intimacy with God is the source of all true growth—joy, peace, wisdom, and purpose. As we walk closely with Him, we experience a fullness that cannot be found elsewhere. This increase is not just for our benefit, but so that we can reflect His character and blessing to those around us. [01:08]
• 2. Walking with God reveals our true purpose When we are distant from God, we lose sight of why we were created. But in His presence, our worth and calling are restored, much like a neglected instrument in the hands of a master. God reveals not only what we are to do, but who we are in Him, freeing us from the lies and wounds of the world. [16:43]
• 3. Discernment is essential in a world of deception The enemy seeks to blur God’s distinctions and sow confusion, especially in areas of identity, family, and truth. As we walk with God, we gain discernment to recognize demonic knowledge and false teachings. This discernment is not just intellectual, but spiritual—a sensitivity to what grieves the Holy Spirit and what aligns with God’s heart. [45:58]
• 4. Trust in God’s unchanging character God’s character is steadfast and trustworthy, unlike the shifting standards of the world. Even when we do not understand, we are called to a childlike trust, knowing that God has never failed us. This trust is the anchor that keeps us from being swayed by new doctrines or the pressures of culture. [66:26]
• 5. The walk with God prepares us for His return The story of Enoch is a prophetic picture of those who will be caught up with Christ. It is not casual acquaintances, but those who walk in daily fellowship and anticipation of His coming, who will be ready. Our faithfulness in the ordinary days prepares us for the extraordinary day of His return. [37:28]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [00:17] - Introduction to Psalm 128
• [00:39] - The God of Increase
• [01:08] - Intimacy and Growth in God
• [02:27] - The Joy of Obedience
• [03:15] - The Blessing of Fearing the Lord
• [05:45] - Enoch: Walking with God
• [07:50] - God’s Nature: Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent
• [11:24] - Imitating God in Daily Life
• [13:16] - Aligning Our Priorities with God
• [16:43] - Restoring Purpose and Worth
• [18:03] - Recognizing What Grieves the Spirit
• [20:26] - Heartfelt Conversations with God
• [22:38] - God’s Guidance and Warnings
• [27:14] - Enoch and the Rapture Foreshadowed
• [38:13] - Distinctions and Demonic Knowledge
• [45:58] - Combating Deception with Truth
• [55:27] - Mockers and the Promise of Christ’s Return
• [62:16] - Simplicity and Trust in God
• [70:20] - Prayer for Protection and Faithfulness
• [72:55] - Offering and Closing

Bible Reading

Psalm 128:1-5 (NKJV) — > Blessed is every one who fears the Lord,
> Who walks in His ways.
> When you eat the labor of your hands,
> You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
> Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
> In the very heart of your house,
> Your children like olive plants
> All around your table.
> Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
> Who fears the Lord.
> The Lord bless you out of Zion,
> And may you see the good of Jerusalem
> All the days of your life.

Genesis 5:21-24 (NKJV) — > Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah.
> After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters.
> So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years.
> And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.

2 Corinthians 11:2-4 (NKJV) — > For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
> But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
> For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!

Observation Questions

1. According to Psalm 128, what are some of the blessings promised to those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways?
2. What does the story of Enoch in Genesis 5 tell us about his relationship with God and the outcome of his walk?
3. In 2 Corinthians 11, what concern does Paul express for the believers, and what does he warn them about?
4. The sermon described God as “a God of increase.” What kinds of increase does God desire for us, according to the message? [[01:08]]

Interpretation Questions

1. The sermon says that “walking with God means aligning our lives with His heart.” What does it look like for someone’s priorities to shift as they grow in intimacy with God? [[13:16]]
2. The pastor compared our lives to an old violin in the hands of a master. How does being “in the hands of the Master” restore our sense of worth and purpose? [[16:43]]
3. The message warns that the enemy tries to blur God’s distinctions (light/darkness, male/female, good/evil). Why is discernment so important for believers today, and how does walking with God help us recognize deception? [[45:58]]
4. The sermon highlights the importance of “childlike trust” in God’s unchanging character. What does it mean to trust God with this kind of simplicity, especially when the world mocks or questions our faith? [[01:06:26]]

Application Questions

1. The sermon teaches that intimacy with God brings true increase—not just material, but in joy, peace, wisdom, and purpose. In what area of your life do you most need to experience God’s increase right now? What is one step you can take this week to pursue deeper intimacy with Him? [[01:08]]
2. The pastor said that as we walk with God, our priorities shift and we begin to care about what God cares about. Is there a priority in your life that you sense God wants to realign? What would it look like to take a practical step in that direction? [[13:16]]
3. The message described how God leads us gently, like a shepherd, rather than controlling us. Can you recall a recent time when you sensed God’s gentle guidance or warning? How did you respond, and what did you learn from that experience? [[18:03]]
4. The world is full of confusion and “demonic knowledge” that tries to blur God’s truth. Are there specific voices, influences, or teachings you need to be more discerning about? How can you test what you hear against God’s Word? [[45:58]]
5. The story of Enoch was used as a picture of those who will be ready for Christ’s return—those who walk with God daily. What does “walking with God” look like for you in your current season? Are there any habits or distractions that are keeping you from closer fellowship with Him? [[37:28]]
6. The sermon emphasized the importance of trusting God’s character, even when we don’t understand what He’s doing. Is there a situation in your life right now where you’re struggling to trust God? What would it look like to practice childlike trust in that area? [[01:06:26]]
7. The pastor said that as darkness increases in the world, the prayers and faithfulness of the church hold back evil. How can you be more intentional in praying for your family, church, or community this week? [[31:28]]