The Helper for the New Adam

God created man and upon seeing man live decided that he would be better with a suitable mate to help him.

Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

But for Adam no suitable helper was found.

Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. – Gen 2:7,18,20b,22

The woman, the bride, was brought to Adam as a helpmeet, a helper.  She was made specifically for him.  Her purpose was to be with Adam and to help him in his work.

She took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. – Gen 3:6b

The fall of man.  Sin enters the world and stains all who are begotten from Adam and his bride.  Therefore, a new Adam had to come and He would have to have a new bride. 

As through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life.  For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous. – Romans 5:18-19

The free gift of salvation from the original sin is available to all men because of the new Adam (or last Adam), Jesus the Messiah.  He was not under the curse of man having not sinned, except that His body was partly begotten from man.  Therefore, He alone could die for the sin of all men being pure, but still stained. 

Even so, it is not good for Him to be alone.  He needs a bride.  God is making a suitable helper for Him and it is the church.  The church are those who repent, put their faith in His Word, and love Jesus. 

Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.  – Ephesians 5:25-27

Those who love Jesus are being made ready, so they might be the spotless bride.  They are His helpers.  In His Spirit they walk each day, looking for how to serve and help His purpose and will. 

Are you a helper for Jesus today?  Are you allowing yourself to be made ready?