Yesterday we began our new series called “Overwhelmed.” In this study we will be looking at events that happened in Noah’s life. Yesterday in Part 1 we discussed this idea of being “Overwhelmed by Trouble.” In the end it all came down to this. What you do matters to God!!!
We looked at Genesis 6:1-10. In this passage we see God’s perspective of the world and we see that His heart was pained by the wickedness of men and the evil in their heart. It grieved God so terribly that He decided to destroy the world.
SIDE NOTE: God did not list all of the sins that were being committed. He only really identifies one. He tells of how “the sons of God” married “The daughters of men.” To all those that are single you need to hear this. It pains God’s heart when you give your heart to someone that is not in pursuit of Him! Don’t do it. Don’t settle for someone just because you haven’t been able to find anyone. Don’t give your heart away to someone that’s not going to handle it with the love of God. That is the only thing singled out in Genesis 6 that indicates why God was pained and wanted to destroy the world. Do not give your heart away to someone who has not given their heart to God!
Yet, there was one man that wasn’t like the rest of the world. There was one man that the NIV says was Blameless and Righteous. That man was Noah. Though God was OVERWHELMED by the evil in the world. He still took notice of the one man that was doing right. God sees what you’re doing. The evil breaks His heart. But, the good blesses Him and He will provide a way for those who are pursuing Him.
Thank you, God, for Jesus!!!
