Genesis 2:18-24 (NKJV)
In the second part of the sixth day of His work, God purposefully “created man in His own image.” God loves all His creation, but we are uniquely different from all the other living creatures. We are human, and as His earthly representatives, we are to show love through our relationship with Him and others as a reflection of His glory. Through daily worship, we are to allow Him to manifest in our life. We are blessed by God and commanded to “be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the rest of God’s living creatures” (1:28) and take care of His earth (15) – the home He created with us in mind.
Adam’s first act of authority was to name all other living creatures. God brought them to Adam, and whatever Adam called each creature, that was its name. However, none of them were suitable for the purpose for which God had created Adam. And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him” (18).
The Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, God took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place (21). God took Adam’s rib and literally built it into a woman, and He brought her to the man (22). Oh, what a precious gift! And Adam called her “Woman, because she was taken out of Man” (23). Therefore, man is responsible for her care and protection in the sanctity of their covenant relationship – marriage – in the same way God had shown His love and care for all of His creation. God does all things in decency and in order with purpose. Eve was the suitable helper for Adam. She was important to the beginning of God’s institution of marriage and family for the fulfillment of His plan of procreation and worship of Him for all He has done. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined, or literally cling, to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (24).
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Glory to God for the divine institution of the family. I’m thankful to be your daughter. And blessed to be Terry’s helpmeet, the one true man of God that He has given me.
Yes that’s a bond God has ordained and it should be honored.
Reflecting on God’s perfect plan, I stand in awe of His magnificence, His excellence, and His love for all of His creation. This reminds us to be careful not to “look down” on any one of God’s children, except to do a “lifting-up”! Your post is well-received, Minister Breland. Carry on!
As one of His earthly representatives, my desire is to maintain a Relationship with Him that I might continue to show His love to others as I continue to Walk in His Purpose. Thanks for the post, Minister Breland.