The Spare Rib

By Ed Handkins

Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.  Genesis 2:22

A loose translation of Adam’s response when he first saw Eve was, “Wow!”

Marriage is a great mystery.  A successful marriage is a wonderful thing.  How does it happen?  What can be the basis for a good marriage?

Several years ago I heard a poem about that kind of relationship.  I do not know who wrote it and I don’t remember seeing it in print.  This is what I remember.

When God created woman

     He took a rib from Adam’s side.

     Not from his head,

That she should rule over him.

     Not from his foot,

     That he should rule over her,

But from near his heart

     That he might love her,

     From under his arm

That he might cherish her,

     And from his side that

     They might face life together

Side by side.

A willingness to walk together is not something that can be demanded.  It can only be given. 

Prayer:  Ask God to help you walk closer to someone you love.