Genesis 2:19 Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.
Verse 20b is the one that jumps out at me this morning, the fact that no suitable helper was found. We were made to live in community, to help and support one another, to uplift and encourage one another. I think it is an important part of who we are as people–this need for community, for support.
Genesis 2:20a So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals.
And it often surprises me how much I, as an introverted, non-people person, actually need people. I need my people for encouragement and support, but I also have a deep need to encourage and uplift others. Connection, the need for others in our lives, is deeply rooted in our DNA. That’s God. He designed us that way.
Genesis 2:20b But for Adam no suitable helper was found.
Precious Savior, Thank You for this need for connection and community. Thank You for this need to encourage and uplift others. Thank You that being Your hands and feet can be as simple as showing up for each other, encouraging each other, helping each other. Help us to love others as well as You love us. Amen.
Genesis 2:21 So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and then closed up the place with flesh.
Have a blessed day.