Genesis 2:18 “Yahweh God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make for him a helper suitable for him.”
The word “helper” (’Ezer’) in this passage is an interesting one. It does not mean an assistant or an aid. Rather, the word helper is the word that is used when Scripture talks about God helping his people towards salvation. So, when the LORD helps, he brings supernatural salvation, healing, and redemption. Now to use that word for another human being, is to say that they are to helps us towards salvation, healing, and redemption. This is the description of what a pastor and minister does.
The words suitable for him literally means “I will make for him a helper as in front of him,” and someone who corresponds to him on a daily basis. Hence, the passage above speaks of our spouses being the most suitable, fitting, appropriate ones to bring the Spirit’s ministry in our lives. This gives the clear message that in biblical marriages, each of the spouses are to see themselves as helpers and ministers—those whose task is to pursue the rescue, healing, salvation of God in each other’s lives.
Today, consider the ways in which you can minister to your spouse. One clear way is in prayer, as you seek for greater healing and blessing for your spouse. Pray for the Lord to cause the dry bones to come alive in your marriage. As you pray, worship to the song “Dry bones” by Worship Central (click here).
Prayer: Thank you Jesus for the wonderful vision of marriage, which is for your ministry to constantly occur in our homes. We pray for your empowering as we pray and minister to our spouses. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
-GK
