The Bible tells us exactly how to have an authentic relationship with God. We see this in the ways God relates to us—through His actions, His presence, and the scriptures that speak of walking with Him.
By the end of this article, you will clearly understand what walking with God is and leave with simple ideas on how to step into his presence.
Here are 5 Powerful Truths and Bible Verses on Walking with God:
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Demonstrating Humility. Living humbly means honoring God as the supreme authority above all other ideas, including our own.
Micah 6:8 NIV – He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
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Submitting to His Spirit. Following what God says in the moment instead of being guided solely by our feelings is the heart of submission to God.
Galatians 5:16 NIV – So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
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Strengthening. Every time we hear God’s word, study it, test it, and prove its truth, our roots grow deeper and our faith gets stronger and stronger.
Colossians 6:7 ESV – Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
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Living intentionally. This means setting up a life that is full of light and avoiding sinful lifestyles and false narratives. This type of life means purposefully staying on a path of Godly fellowship, watching shows and creating playlists that please God, and eating a steady diet of the Word.
1 John 1:6-7 NIV- If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
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Creating Harmony. Living peacefully and treating our Christian brothers and sisters with love is a powerful testimony that God has saved our lives. Christians are meant to be people of solidarity, bonded by Christ.
Ephesians 4:1 NIV- I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
These are some of the powerful Bible principles that teach us what a good relationship with God means. There are over 100 Bible verses on this subject.
Scriptures describing those who walked with God make these concepts resonate even more.
The Bible mentions Enoch as a person who walked with God.
He is mentioned in Genesis 5:22 and 24, Hebrews 11:5, and Jude 1:14-15.
From these scriptures, we know that Enoch:
- Was a prophet,
- Spent most of his life walking with God,
- and was taken to heaven without experiencing death.
Out of Enoch’s 365 years on earth, he was consistent with God for 300 of them.
I’m sure there were times during Enoch’s long life that he was tempted to follow the culture around him; yet he decided, day after day to follow and fellowship with God.
This shows us the value that God puts on faithfulness.
It’s important to note that the Bible never says Enoch was perfect, but it does tell us that he was consistent, passionate, and devoted.
Noah is another example of someone who walked with God.
His story is found in Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:22, Genesis 7:1, Genesis 8:20, Genesis 9:9, Hebrew 11:7, and 2 Peter 2:5.
In these scriptures, we see many of Noah’s virtues:
- Righteousness
- Blamelessness
- Obedience
- Gratefulness
- Sacrificial Nature
These are the very attributes that give us an example of what it really means to walk with God. It’s no wonder God chose Noah as the person to save and help repopulate the earth!
The Bible draws a clear line between God’s ways and the ways of the world. If you’re human, it will take time to learn God’s ways, including how to walk with God. That’s why we shouldn’t rush through it like a checklist; Enjoy the journey!
Here are some practical, easy ways you can start exercising a consistent daily walk with the Lord:
- Preparation: Go to bed 15 minutes earlier and wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual to pray. Then, journal about it. (i.e., ‘Today, I woke up on the right side of the bed, and when I prayed, God told me…)
- Worship: Create a YouTube playlist of your favorite gospel/Christian songs and let it help you focus on God in the morning as you get ready.
- Reflection: In the evening, meditate on an uplifting Bible verse or passage, and write a letter to encourage your 15-year-old self with it.
Final Thoughts
As every day passes, we need to know that God is more than someone to worship on Sundays or to call on in desperate times.
Although he loves that, he also created us to experience his blessings and conquer life’s obstacles. As we walk with him, we do so with authority in Jesus Christ.
I pray these verses, principles, and ideas help you know God better and dive deeper into the abundant life He has for you.