The LORD God said,
"It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner." Genesis 2:18
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| Study of Hands V. Van Gogh |
During the creation of the
world, God paused at the end of each day to assess what had been created and deemed
it “good.” What a shock, then, to hear
God deeming man alone as “not good.” Forget
all the Adam and Eve jokes you’ve heard for a minute and consider this one
line, for it epitomizes the wisdom of all biblical teachings. This one short line in the
very beginning of Genesis epitomizes, for me, the essence of the entire Bible.
It is not good for us to be alone. We
need each other.
This is far broader than a
simple statement about marriage or coupling; it is an instruction for life. Ours
is not a faith that is focused on our own spiritual growth; ours is a community
that nurtures our growth. We need others – helpers – to accompany and assist us
as we grow into the full stature of Christ.
Two questions:
Who are your helpers?
Who might be in need of
your help?
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