To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord. (Genesis 4:26 ESV)
Weakness
When I am feeling strong, intelligent, clever, wise, powerful, and able, I do not easily ask for help. The more able I am, in my perception, the more self-confident I become.
That is why Seth’s son, Enosh, has an interesting name. Enosh means weak, drained, empty, or unable. And during the time of Enosh, God’s people began to call upon the Lord’s Name.
In the name of Enosh, perhaps we can see why they turned to God. Perhaps it was due to the growth of the unrighteous civilization descended from Cain, so that the descendants of Seth were feeling intimidated, threatened, and unable to stand. Perhaps it was because they saw that life outside of the Garden was difficult, bloody, sweaty, and tearful. Perhaps it was because they were listening to the words of Adam’s salvific son, Seth.
But from their various inabilities, they found the ability to call on the name of the Lord.
And a life calling upon the name of the Lord is infinitely and eternally better than any sort of life without Him.
In fact, it makes me wonder if the reason that God guides us to our inabilities is so that we find ability in His name.
Paul wrote that in His weakness, he found Christ’s strength.
So did the Sethites.
So will we.
Because that is the avenue of God’s love. Our weakness lets us accept His love.