Walking with God in a World That Doesn’t

Growing up in a multigenerational Christian family, I started life with a pretty firm foundation in my beliefs. Even as a teenager, when my friends and classmates were partying, swearing, and doing who-knows-what, I stayed out of it. I often chose to spend time reading, with my family, or with the few friends who shared my faith. But that didn’t stop the teasing… or the loneliness.
So what do we do when we walk with God, but the world around us, including people we love, chooses not to?
Today, I want to talk about a biblical figure who set a high standard, but one that feels attainable: Enoch. He walked with God so closely that one day, God simply took him. He didn’t die. He didn’t go out in a blaze of glory. He just… went home. Enoch didn’t just talk the talk, he walked the walk, even when the world around him mocked and denied God.
So what does it mean to walk with God now, when so few seem to care?

Enoch: Faithful in Obscurity
The Bible doesn’t say much about Enoch. In Genesis 5:21–24, he’s briefly mentioned as the father of Methuselah, a man who “walked steadily with God” until God took him. Hebrews 11:5–6 expands on this, describing how “by faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death… for before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.”
So what makes Enoch such a powerful example for us today?
His life stands in contrast to his surroundings. Enoch lived before the flood, in a time of growing wickedness. Genesis 6 paints a picture of a world so corrupt and violent that God ultimately decided to start over. While exact population estimates vary, many scholars believe humanity was already widespread and culturally advanced. Biblically, we read about strange happenings, like the “sons of God” taking human wives, resulting in the Nephilim, a corrupted and infamous generation.
While details are debated, one thing is clear: it was a dark time. Technological and cultural advancements didn’t make the world better… they made it more self-indulgent, violent, and godless.
And in the middle of all that, Enoch chose to walk with God.

What Does Walking with God Mean?
How do we follow Enoch’s example in today’s culture?
Three words come to mind: consistency, closeness, and direction.

• Consistency

Consistency is a spiritual muscle. It takes time and intention. For me, it starts with daily Bible study. That rhythm helps me hear God more clearly and apply His Word to my life, even when things feel chaotic.

• Closeness

It may sound cliché, but closeness with God matters. Not just reading about Him or doing “Christian things,” but actually seeking His presence. Enoch didn’t perform miracles or preach to crowds. He simply drew near to God. You and I can do that too.

• Direction

As I build consistency and closeness, I find it easier to hear God's direction. Sometimes it comes through Scripture. Sometimes it’s a prompt to reach out to someone or pray unexpectedly. But I have to be listening… and listening requires space for silence.

The World That Doesn’t Walk
It’s hard to walk with God when the world runs the other way.
Technology alone can be a distraction. TikTok doom-scrolling, Pinterest rabbit holes, or even games like Stardew Valley can quietly steal time and focus. These things aren’t inherently bad, but our culture doesn’t encourage moderation. Everything is louder, faster, and more self-indulgent.
We also live in a world that rewards self-centeredness. Online, it's all about brand, followers, and viral reach. We've glorified the "me mentality" and turned it into an industry.
And then there’s promiscuity, which is no longer hidden but paraded. Pornography, once taboo, is now accessible in seconds. Worse yet, it’s normalized. Books, TV, movies, and music increasingly push sexually explicit content, often under the guise of art, freedom, or “just being real.” Even schools and workplaces aren’t immune. Curriculum controversies, explicit literature, normalizing overly sexual behavior, and the rise of “sex sells” marketing all point to a culture saturated with sexual obsession.
We’re told not to judge. “As long as it’s behind closed doors,” people say. But it isn’t behind closed doors anymore, and real people are being hurt, spiritually and emotionally.

How to Talk with God Daily (Even If You’re Alone in It)
Here are some ways I try to stay rooted, even when it’s hard:

1. Stay in the Word
   Read your Bible daily, even if it’s just one passage. Use the Bible app, pick up a Daily Bread booklet, or find a reading plan that speaks to your season.
2. Find a Faithful Few
   Surround yourself with at least one or two people who also want to grow spiritually. Your tribe matters. Even Jesus walked in community.
3. Practice Stillness
   Silence feels unnatural, even uncomfortable, in a world that’s always “on.” But stillness creates space to hear God. Turn off the noise. Sit in it. Pray through it.
4. Be Faithful in the Small Things
   Don’t underestimate the little obediences… biting your tongue, praying through frustration, or choosing gentleness over gossip. That’s where faith is formed.

Conclusion: A Legacy of Quiet Faith
I know it’s easier said than done. But it starts with one small, intentional step. Find a daily practice that helps you feel closer to God, and commit to it. Baby steps are better than no steps at all.
Enoch didn’t live loudly. He simply walked steadily. With God, not with the world. And God noticed. He notices you, too.So the question is:
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Will you walk with God, even if no one else around you does?
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