Recently we were at a conference. The speaker was talking about how we are created in God’s image and about marriage being God’s plan. He was speaking about how Adam named the animals and how he must have noticed that there were two of the animals (and their differences) yet one of him. He began to say how Adam must have been lonely when he realized this. On this last point I have to disagree. (Not out of disrespect, I GREATLY appreciate the speaker and who he is to us……you know who you are) But I really began to ponder that thought. We dont really know what Adam noticed or thought, the Bible doesnt say. I do know God created us with a brain and wisdom (remember we are created in His image and He is all wise) So in all likelihood, I would think that Adam did notice. But I dont thing Adam ever felt lonely. I believe since God created Adam and his surroundings perfectly, and since Adam walked with God, and was in God’s presence- Adam had to be completely satisfied. To be lonely, would imply something was lacking, and that his needs werent being met. This time in Adams life was before the fall, so all was perfect.
Now God did say before creating Eve that it was not good that man should be alone; but it doesnt say lonely. The Hebrew word for this word alone means ‘alone, by itself, part, separation, only’. In simple terms, it wasnt good for man to be by himself, the only one..
So why create Eve? well one of the reasons, Gen 2:18 says to be a helper for Adam
vs 24 says so that they can be one (united through Christ, in Christ and for Christ!)
Gen 1:26, and vs 28 says to subdue the earth, and to be fruitful and multiply.
So in this pondering I saw God’s plan for us as wives to be our husbands helper. What are we to help him with? To sum it up- to fulfill our purpose in glorifying God, in reflecting His image. There are multitude of ways that plays out in practicalities, but in essence it is made clear in Ephesians 5. (that is a whole nother note)
I also saw how God provides for our needs before we even know we need them. Adam didnt know he had a need, but God knew that Adam wouldnt be able to do all God had for him alone. As our speaker said, God gave Adam a gift in giving Eve. God is merciful and gracious, and He takes care of us.
God’s gifts are never gifts we want to give back. (sometimes we may feel like it 
but in our best interest, that thought shouldnt last long) All His gifts always fit us perfectly- our needs, our wants, our personalities,…..sometimes to grow us, challenge us, walk with us, …..
The gift of husband and wife, while the persons may be sinful and imperfect, the gifts of each other from God are perfect. We need to remember who gave us to each other, and love each other and serve each other keeping in mind that our spouse is a gift from our Creator and King. Imperfect as each may be, we are to love and forgive as we are loved and forgiven by our Creator and King. In doing so , that is part of how we glorify Him together.
