29 July, 2018

A suitable helper

Genesis 2:18-25
July 29th 2018, 5th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor

The LORD God created a woman as a helper for the man.

First of all, let us learn the mystery of marriage. In order to get married, one needs to be independent from the parent. Also, the two need to accept and give each other as one while they walk their lives.

As the instruction from today's part, firstly, the LORD gives help. God is the one who gives us help. We were once sinful ones who had no way but to perish, but God gave us help through Christ. Secondly, the LORD tells us to love each other. Thirdly, the LORD lets us learn. The LORD dared to let the man see other animals so that he would confirm if there was a helper among them. And He made the man realize he needed a special helper.

God prepares a lot of help for us, too. Let us also remember that He is trying to lead us to proper directions!

<The Verse of the Bible>
The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
Genesis 2:18 (NIV)