Theme of the Week: Marriage Celebration
Bible Verse: “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.” Genesis 2:18, CSB
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:1-25
Our three-year-old son was tired and spent. After being asked to pick up his toys, he proceeded to walk about the house in tears, crying, “I can’t do it on my own!”
God knows this is the case for all of us. The first expression of the image of God is the just and benevolent stewarding of creation. This is an enormous responsibility, and it is too much to do alone. It would have been priceless to see Adam’s face when presented with the task at hand. If we feel overwhelmed at the enormity of managing a home, a business, a classroom, or a crew, how must have Man first felt? “I can’t do it on my own!”
God declares everything created in Genesis 1 good. There is nothing that requires a mulligan. Nothing, except lonely work. This cannot be missed: God’s intention is greater than ending the unique loneliness of Adam not even a puppy could fill. God seeks to end lonely stewardship. There is to be a joyful partnership in the labor of love God initiated. The coming together of woman and man is more about working together in the garden or changing diapers while the other makes dinner, than it is about expensive nights on the town. Partnership is not for the sake of self-fulfillment; it is partnership for the sake of furthering the goodness of God in the world he created.
Prayer: Father in Heaven, thank you for the partnership you have given us. Open our eyes to the unique role we have together in stewarding the part of your world we inhabit. Empower us by your Spirit for the labour of love our partnership is meant to be. Amen
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