There seems to be something spiritually
therapeutic that happens in a man’s heart when he honestly
admits he needs a woman. This could be true because deep in the
recesses of his spirit, he knows he is agreeing with a
declaration God made long, long ago in the Garden of Eden. Even
though Adam was living in a perfect state with no disease, no
death, no war and no mosquitoes (hopefully), God said, "It is
not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper
suit-able for him" (Genesis 2:18). This was the first time, by
the way, that God said the words, "It is not good." How right He
was! I unashamedly confess that I would be a complete, worthless
slob without my wife. And, in a strange way, it comforts me to
admit it.
I want Nathan to know that he comes from a long line of men
who needed women in their lives. His Grandfather Williamson,
Annie’s dad, is a prime example. The story is told that on the
day his fifth child was born he was out in the fields working.
While he labored in the corn, his pregnant wife went into labor
and was taken to the hospital. When he heard the news, he
hurried home to get cleaned up and go to join her there.
Unfortunately, one little detail had been overlooked by his
wife, who had suddenly been preoccupied with birth pangs.
Normally, she laid out the clothes she wanted him to wear
whenever the two of them went into public. The reason for this
kind act was twofold. One, she was happy with how he looked. And
two, he didn’t have to think too much. They were both completely
satisfied with this arrangement. However, when he was left alone
to dress himself, something went terribly wrong. Grandfather
Williamson showed up at the hospital wearing one of his wife’s
white blouses. When she saw what he had done, she declared, "No
one should be that helpless!" Sylvia had definitely married a
man who needed a woman.
I want Nathan to know that he, too, will do well to admit his
need. Agreeing with God is a smart thing to do!