Thoughts From Genesis

 "And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." Genesis 2:18

Adam never asked God for a wife. Adam did not know what he did not have. Nowhere does it say or even imply that Adam was lonely or that something was missing from his perfect life. God saw something in Adam and God went to work to meet his need for companionship. Marriage was part of the plan of creation. Maybe God was waiting for the right time to introduce marriage.

All of creation is described as very good by God. Adam's single condition is the first thing that is called not good.

In chapter one, verses 27 and 28, is the first account of the creation of mankind. In verse 27 God first uses the term them. He created them male and female. Then in verse 28 he commands them on what they are to do together. God created him, but God blessed them and God said to them. So chapter one and chapter two give parallel accounts of the same event.

God's work is never done by individuals. It is always done by couples.

Pray for those of us who are alone. We may not be lonely. But two are still better than one.