February 14
The Need for Oneness
And the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.”
Genesis 2:18 (NLT)
What an eye-opener. Did you read this verse? I mean read between the lines and hear what God is telling us. Adam lived in the perfect environment. There was peace and plenty. Nature abounded with a beauty we can only imagine. There was incredible harmony, and something even greater—a fantastic, intimate relationship with God. Genesis tells us Adam walked in the garden each day with God. What an awesome thing! Yet, something was not right. God’s words strike me: “It is not good for man to be alone.” What is He saying? What does this mean?
For most of us lacking the gift of celibacy, it means we need a mate, a special someone, to make our lives truly good. Understand this, there is nothing greater than knowing God, but there is nothing so fulfilling as knowing God and growing in that relationship with an intimate partner.
God’s design is for oneness—oneness with Him, oneness with my mate, oneness with the Body of Christ, the Church. This is when life gets good, really good.
Lord, thank You for my spouse. You are indeed a great God and a great gift-giver. Thank You for Your wonderful design! Amen.