Daily Devotion: A Relational God

Scripture:
Genesis 2: 18-25

Main Verse:
Genesis 2: 18.
The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."

Observation:
Genesis 2: 18 is often associated with marriage, the union between man and woman. After God created everything and declared that it was good, he found Adam alone, with no companion and nobody beside him. So God said it is not good for man to be alone, and he formed Eve out of Adam's ribs. Of course, Adam was not really alone because God was with him in paradise. But we can see from the very beginning how God had always taken care of man's needs. Adam had everything within his arms' reach, except for a suitable companion. God wanted Adam to be happy, and being alone did not make him happy. God wanted what was best for Adam, and being alone was not the best for him.

Application:
God can sense our hearts' wishes and desires, our emotions and feelings, and even our deepest thoughts. He knows what's best for us and what's not, and what would make us happy or unhappy. We were formed according to His likeness and image, and God had always wanted a deep, intimate relationship with us. Our God is a relational God. If you don't have this close relationship with the Creator, you are missing out on the gift of happiness that God has bestowed upon man. If you have a broken relationship with the Father, it is never too late to come back and ask God to restore this companionship with Him. It is not good for us to be alone and we were never designed to be alone in this world. Apart from our family and friends, we have a God who is always waiting for us to come close to Him.

Prayer:
Father, thank you because you are a God of relationships. Thank you for showing me that the road to happiness is by keeping an intimate relationship with you. Thank you for showing me what's lacking in my life. I need you in my life, Lord, and there is nothing more in this world that would bring me happiness than the relationship you have established with me. Thank you for another year of my life and for continuously and generously blessing me with your grace and favor. All honor and praises and glory belong to You alone, forever and ever. AMEN.