God: A Present Help pt 2 (PIT Happens!) | Roche Coleman, Ph.D.

Text: Genesis 37:1-11
Title: God A Present Help: Pit Happens Pt 2

Vital Verse: “His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.” Genesis 37:11

Life consists of a series of uncertain events. Circumstances in most instances are unpredictable. The varied occurrences from day to day often requires assistance from an outside source. Humanity lacked the fortitude to accomplish many of the challenging feats alone. Everyone requires help. In the apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth he reminds them of Christ weakness during His earthly ministry.
For indeed He was crucified because of weakness, yet He lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, yet we will live with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.” (2 Corinthians 13:4).
Jesus surrendered His authority over the temporal rulers of the world. The submission to abuse, insults, and death at the hands of wicked individuals represent weakness (astheneia).
Nevertheless, the weakness produced incredible strengthen that manifest through help from God. Humble submission creates a level of divine engagement. Submission force God to respond. Paul states, Christ “lives because of the power of God” (2 Corinthians 13:4). Psalm 51:17 notes,
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
A posture of humility represents a cessation from fighting in the strength of the flesh that leads to help from God.

Outline of text:
1. The love of the father. Genesis 37:1-3

2. The hatred of the brothers. Genesis 37:4-10

3. The jealousy of the brothers Genesis 37:11

Impact Fact:

Although invisible and non-verbal, God is present and moving in every situation.