Enoch walked faithfully with God, then he was no more because God took him away. Genesis 5:24
Bella passed away recently! She was a pointer/hound mix and the last of our original three dogs.
The next day, I heard the song by Alan Jackson, ” I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You”. I thought that is exactly what I would like to do. I want to grab a leash, attach it to Bella’s collar and walk on streets of gold just to enjoy her company one more time.
I can’t say that over the years, Bella and I really strolled. A better description is dragged, pulled, and, well, you get the picture!
I looked up the meaning of the word stroll. Some of the definitions are to walk leisurely as inclination directs, ramble, saunter, to take a walk. A stroll implies a more casual attitude often done for enjoyment, relaxation or taking in the surroundings without a specific destination or purpose.
Bella’s dog walks usually had a purpose. We were taking care of business. We were sniffing and playing and using boundless energy. As the years went by, Bella slowed down but she could still trot like a horse, roll in the grass, and sometimes when her legs were stronger in the morning, run like the wind!
Bella was faithful. She loved her family and wasn’t afraid to show it. Bella knew what it was to receive love. She was accepted and loved even though she chewed doors, couches, remotes, glasses, her own tail, etc. etc.
She liked food. The only time Bella turned down a treat was that last morning and that was probably because we had given her so many of her favorite things to enjoy, knowing it was our last chance to spoil our little pup.
The Bible doesn’t say to much about Enoch in Genesis but what it does say packs a punch. Enoch walked faithfully with God and was no more because God took him.
Faithful means to be loyal, steadfast, and committed. God rewarded Enoch by just translating him to heaven so he could continue to walk faithfully with Him.
Bella walked faithfully with her family. She was loyal and loving and she too is no more here on this earth but running free in heaven.
I would like to be remembered as faithfully serving and walking with God. Would you?
Let’s all be more like Enoch and Bella, faithful in our daily life so someday we can stroll over heaven with those we love and miss. We will see Jesus face to face. He’s the one that makes it all possible!
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