WHAT HAPPENED?

WHAT HAPPENED?

16 mai 2021

Umu B. KPANGE

"Then God said, let us make humankind in our image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" (Genesis 1:26,27).

The biblical account of the creation of humanity is one filled with hope, happiness and perfection. Each day of creation ended with the divine pronouncement that it was "good". Certainly, that didn't include typhoons, earthquakes, famine and diseases. What happened?

The sixth day of creation ended with the divine pronouncement that it was "very good". That is because on that day, the Lord created beings in his own image: humans - something he had not done with anything else in the Genesis account. Of course, these beings were perfect in every way; they'd have to be. After all, they were made in the image of God. Thus, of sheer necessity, they did not include murderers, thieves, liars, swindlers and the vile in their ranks. What happened?

Both men and women share the incredible privilege of being made in the image of God. In their creation, there is no hint of inferiority of one to the other. God himself made them both from the same material. God made both equal from the start and place them together in a special relationship with him. Both had the same opportunity to develop their God-given characters in a way that would bring glory to him.

God himself have given Adam a companion. He provided a help meant for him - a helper corresponding to him - one who was fitted to be his companion, and who can be with him in love and sympathy.

Eve was created from a rib taken from the side of Adam, signifying that she was not to control him as the head, nor to be trampled under his feet as an inferior, but to stand by his side as an equal, to be loved and protected by him. God takes the first steps toward a relationship with humankind. He speaks to them, gives them commands, tells them what to do. There's a responsibility implicit in these words too. God asked them to be masters over this wonderful creation that he himself has made.

Adam and Eve were dependent upon the blessings and care of their Creator -Father. He provided all they needed. They did nothing to deserve what he gave them. They were purely recipients of something they did not earn.

By calling Adam and Eve to obey his will, God was saying: I am your Creator and I have made you in my image.

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