INTRODUCTION

God made man with the natural desire for companionship. Similar to all of God’s other creation; the world, the flesh, and the Devil have corrupted the method by which this desire is consummated. God created Adam as a single man. As time elapsed, it became obvious that Adam did not need to be alone but needed a wife. Although the details do vary from situation to situation, the principles of God’s provisions for companionship for Adam provide superior guidelines for someone seeking the same relationship today. Adam found a wife when the Lord brought Eve to him and not the other way around. Adam too did not go searching for a wife, but God brought her to him. Though times have changed, God can and will do the same today for those who faithfully love and serve Him.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): God made Adam a wife that would be a help meet for him (Genesis 2:18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
  See All...). Above all things, a companion should love the Lord (Psalm 119:63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
  See All...). Since God knows hearts, it is better to let Him do the choosing of a spouse (Proverbs 19:14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
  See All...b).
• (For everyone): How does the world suggest one should find a companion? What would be some wise rules for finding a spouse? What are some details about God’s provision for Adam that would assist you?
• How could it be dangerous to get ahead of the Lord in finding a spouse? Upon what should your decisions be based? Upon what basis do most people choose a husband or wife?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to guide your children as they look for the Lord’s will.
• Ask the Lord for strength to withstand the world’s assaults.

HYMN

TRUSTING JESUS

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