06.27.08
Scripture – 2 Kings 19-20, Psalm 146 & Revelation 10-12
Observation – Psalm 146:9-10
9 The Lord watches over the sojourners;
he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
10 The Lord will reign forever,
your God, O Zion, to all generations.
Praise the Lord!
Application – God cares for widows and orphans; God sustains widows and orphans; He supports the fatherless and the widow – all different translations, but all great wording. It’s really appropriate that I’m reading this tonight. I don’t doubt that God has called us to adopt again and in fact, most likely we will adopt an orphan – hopefully sooner rather than later. Tatum wasn’t an orphan…she was never without a mother. Adopting again isn’t just this “thing” I want to do. I (we) literally feel that God is calling us to do it. I know that each and every day he brings this verse to mind and reminds me that he cares deeply for his children that don’t have an earthly mother and father to care for them. I pray that he’ll touch the hearts of many to also care for these children that so desperately need love.
Prayer – Lord God, please help us to get the message out to people that it’s our job to care for orphans and widows and that we need to show them your love and mercy! I pray that as we start the adoptive families group, that you’ll bring tons of families together to support each other in our unique journeys. I pray that you will bring opportunities for us to share your gospel with others and that through this group, you’ll lead many more families towards adoption! I know you are going to work in this – we give it to you and ask for creativity for planning events and for organic relationships to be formed with other adoptive families. I pray you’ll help us to click really fast no matter where people are at in life. Thank you, Lord!
