Genesis 2:7 "The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being (soul)."
God rejoiced in the high note of His creation—humanity. He was personally involved in fashioning Adam and Eve—He breathed the very breath of life into them! Four central truths emerge in this story, all of which help us in our quest for purpose. First, we're created in the image of God (1:26-27). Suggestions about what this “image” consists of include our intellect or reason, our moral capacities, our will or ability to make choices, our creativity, and our souls and spiritual dimension. Being made in God's image implies the worth and dignity of every person.
Second, we've been given authority over the created world (1:26-30). This is actually stewardship under God's authority, delegated by Him to be used in right ways. Our “rulership” is not a dictatorial or despotic thing, but rather means that we are to care for our world and seek optimum conditions for the life in it.
Third, a need for work and rest has been built into the very core of our beings. God Himself modeled this for us by working six days and resting on the seventh (2:2-3). Early on, He gave Adam work to do as well: to care for the Garden of Eden. And man's first special assignment to name the animals was both practical and creative.
Fourth, in our relationship with God we are called to obedience. Right from the start, God gave Adam and Eve a law to follow, the command not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. (Whole article from "Today in the Word". Moody Publishing. Jan 2, 2005)
Grace, MB
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