The Helper
Last month I took a one week condensed class on the history of the Old Testament, as part of my schooling at Asbury Theological Seminary. I learned so much and wanted to share what I learned with the whole world and now, today, I have the opportunity to do just that with you!
One of the most exciting things I learned was regarding my role as a wife and being a helper to my husband. The professor was teaching on Genesis chapter 1 & 2, where the Bible teaches that woman is man’s “suitable helper”: “The LORD God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him’” (Genesis 2:18, NIV).
Our professor said the most powerful words, saying, “Now, that’s not saying helper, like a secretary kind of helper. It’s more like she completes him. The Hebrew word there for helper is the same Hebrew word that is used in the Old Testament that describes YHWH (the LORD) as being Israel’s helper!”
Wow, I never knew that; I had never been taught that truth before. I have, for a long time now had a good perspective on the gift of being my husband’s helper; but, hearing those words from my professor, that day, brought it to a new level for me. I thought to myself, Wow! What an honor to be a wife! My role as a wife is extremely important and special and valuable.
As one of my friends put it, when I shared this with her, “That really elevates us (as women/wives), doesn’t it?!” And yet another friend’s response was, “That says to me, ‘he needs you!’” That so touched my heart; my husband needs me!
Women, wives – be encouraged! Though you may not always realize it or see it, you have a very special role to play in your husband’s life in being his helper. You and the role you play in his life have much value and worth! Your role as your husband’s helper is important and valuable. You complete him. He needs you. Go out there and be the best you you can be today, with God’s help, and be that hand picked helper to your husband that God creataed you to be! Enjoy your role; what a blessing it truly is.
Application questions:
- Do I see my role as my husband’s helper as an honor? If not, why not?
- What can I do, specifically, today to be a helper to my husband?
Together may we be encouraged and enlightened, as we learn new truths from our heavenly Father who loves us so!
Always Pray & Don’t Give Up
This little book is a profound demonstration of God’s power and of true faith in action. It is a guidebook for learning how to pray Scripture, filled with eighty-nine weekly Prayer Sheets for your marriage — eighty-nine pages of power that will change your life and the lives of all those around you, as you too learn to always pray and not give Up!
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A Housewife Desperate for God
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Professor of Biblical Studies
Dean, School of Urban Ministries
Asbury Theological Seminary