In this episode of Reformed Devotionals Daily, we reflect on Genesis 2:18–25, a passage that reveals God’s final act in creation: the formation of woman and the gift of human relationship. Until now, everything in creation had been declared good—but suddenly, something is “not good”: the man is alone. From this moment, God crafts a beautiful solution by forming woman from man’s own rib and bringing her to him.

We explore the significance of Adam’s joyful exclamation—“bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh”—and consider how this first human relationship forms the foundation for marriage. The text shows us that marriage is more than romance or companionship; it is a covenantal union designed by God himself, where two become one flesh in every sense—physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual.

Yet this isn’t a passage only for those who are married. We reflect on the universal truth that human beings are made for connection—with one another and with God. Whether single, married, or longing for companionship, we are all created with a deep desire to belong, to be known, and to live in relationship with others.

This passage also challenges how we think about relationships in a culture that often downplays their importance or distorts their design. It invites us to value and protect the relationships God gives us, to seek out community, and to see in marriage a reflection of the greater relationship we were created for—the one between Christ and his bride, the Church.

Join us as we explore this tender and powerful portion of Genesis, and let it point us forward to the hope of being fully known and fully loved in God’s coming kingdom.

In today’s episode of Reformed Devotionals Daily, we turn to Genesis 2:4–17, where the creation story slows down and zooms in to focus on the formation of humanity. This passage presents a tender, detailed account of God shaping Adam from the dust and breathing life into him—reminding us that our very breath is a gift from God.

We explore how this intimate moment reveals the deep connection between the Creator and the creature, and how the Garden of Eden—lush with trees, rivers, and beauty—is a place of both abundance and responsibility. God doesn’t just form Adam; He places him in a thriving environment and gives him a calling: to work and keep the garden.

This passage also introduces us to two trees—the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Too often we focus only on the tree that led to the fall, but here we’re reminded that God’s generosity and intention for life are central. We reflect on why God sets boundaries, how work is not a curse but a pre-fall calling, and what it means to live within God’s good design.

As we meditate on the truth that we are formed from dust but made for relationship, the episode challenges us to consider the areas in our lives where we reject God’s good limits. And it invites us to remember the hope of the tree of life, which reappears in Revelation, pointing us to the promise of restoration in Christ.

Join us as we reflect on what it means to live as created beings in God’s world, dependent on His breath, nourished by His goodness, and guided by His wisdom.

In this episode of Reformed Devotionals Daily, we turn to the very first words of the Bible—Genesis 1:1 through to 2:3. These verses don't just open the book of Genesis; they set the foundation for the entire biblical story. We explore the breathtaking truth that God, in the beginning, created everything out of nothing—with order, goodness, and purpose.

As we reflect on the structure and message of this creation account, we see a God who is not distant or chaotic, but deeply intentional. He forms and fills the world in a beautiful, ordered pattern—bringing light, sky, land, creatures, and finally, humanity into existence. Each stage of His work is marked by a repeated declaration: “And God saw that it was good.”

But more than just a historical account, Genesis 1–2:3 reads us. It confronts our illusions of control, reminds us that we are created beings—known, valued, and placed in God’s world with purpose. It challenges our pride and invites us into a life shaped by the rhythm of work and rest. Sabbath, as we see, is not a burden but a blessing, woven into the very fabric of creation—even before sin entered the world.

Whether you struggle with self-worth or with overworking, this passage speaks into our deepest questions about identity, value, and purpose. Join us as we open up this foundational text and find in it not only a powerful Creator but a caring Father who knows us and calls us to rest in Him.