In all the creation of the world there was only one thing said to be “not good.” At first the man was alone (Genesis 2:18). Yet there was a loving reason even in letting the man know loneliness. For the man would then treasure his wife and family to come. In answer to the man’s need, God used a part from the side of the man to make a woman. She became his wife, his friend and his helper (Genesis 2:18-25). God made each as a living gift to the other!
Added to that, God gave to the couple a share in giving new life. From the joy of their unity would come the gift of children. Say a special prayer of thanks to God the next time your heart is moved by a lovely wedding. When you next hold a new born baby in your arms, remember who gave the priceless gift of life!
Adding blessing upon blessing, God gave to the human family His own personal friendship. He spoke with them. He came to their garden in the cool of the day to be with them (Genesis 3:8).
The universe and earth are much larger than these tiny creatures—these humans. Yet God chose to give His special attention to them. Like King David, we can only wonder at such love for humans.
… what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor (Psalm 8:4-5).