This first “not good” reveals to us something about humanity’s nature. Namely, God did not create human beings to exist with God alone. Adam needed food, water, rest, and relationship. In fact, God’s design for humanity was complete only in relationship with God and others. That is, despite the fact that Adam had most of his creaturely needs met—such as food, water, work, and even an unmediated relationship with the living God—Adam still lacked something. One need remained to be filled. Adam needed a helper—he needed human community.
