DEVOTION - FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011

“KNOWING OUR NEED”

BY

BOB COY

READ GENESIS 2

Have you ever thought about this particular passage in God’s Word? Why did God bring the animals to Adam to name them? Couldn’t the Lord have named them Himself, just as He named Adam? Of course He could have—so why didn’t He?

When we read on, it becomes apparent that God created both a male and female of each animal (so they could reproduce), and that He brought both of them to Adam to be named. We can discern this because the very next verse tells us that through this process, Adam became aware of the fact that he had no “helper” or mate:

So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. (Genesis 2:20 NKJV)

How did he notice he didn’t have a companion? Because every bird and beast had a companion—but he was without. God put Adam in a position to see that he was alone. And in doing so, He gave Adam insight into a particular area of need in his life. Now he knew and understood that he needed a companion.

So how can we integrate this insight into our own lives? Oftentimes, it’s as we’re alone with the Lord that we’re able to identify our real needs. When our lives are inundated with human interaction, with the expectations and pressures they place on us, it’s very easy to lose sight of what our truest and deepest needs are.

But when we’re alone with God, as Adam was, we begin to see what matters most and are able to order our lives accordingly.

Think About It…
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?