When God said to himself that it was not good for the man to be alone, what exactly did he have in mind? Was it merely "not good" only because Adam found no one who could help with the process of species population? Or was there more to God's observation? Adam had a purpose or purposes for which he was created and then ultimately placed in the garden. And Eve was given life with a purpose already in mind as well. So both the man and the women were given life BECAUSE God had a purpose and a reason behind doing so.
Might it be possible then that the union of the man and woman in marriage which creates a new - never before existent - oneness, also has a purpose? Does God have big plans for your marriage? Do you sense any big plans and purposes for your marriage? Certainly marriage creates a union where two complimentary sexes can provide and care for each other. That's certainly an important element of marriage. And of course, marriage should create a healthy environment where children can flourish under the care and nurturing of two individuals whose specific gender strenghts and unique skills and gifts will make that possible. The prophet Malachi - speaking for God - told his listeners that the marriage of a God-oriented man and a God-oriented woman provided a home where God-oriented children could be raised. That was obviously part of God's plan. Since we see so relatively few homes which live out that mandate, it is as important a purpose for marriage as ever.
Still, there may be more. Today, let's explore how a man and a woman who have covenanted with each other to love each other ( seek the good and well-being of the other) may have additional opportunities to serve, share, worship, grow, and connect with the world outside their doorstep.
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