Fatherhood

 Psalm 68:5 ESV

 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.


The world looks down on the fatherless (children in need) and widows (single mothers) as liabilities. God cares for them more than the 'welfare state' or any charitable people. He's exalted in the highest heaven, but he's not condescending.

In a sense, we're all fatherless spiritually. If we don't belong to Jesus we are of our 'father' the devil who is abusive and cruel. We need God to adopt us spiritually through faith in Christ crucified for us.

We're all spiritually destitute, like a poor widow. We all need God's protection and provision. Otherwise we're hopeless.

God isn't distant. He sent Jesus for our deliverance and restoration to him. He promises to never leave or forsake us.

'Father God, we're so grateful for your adoption and husbandry of us. Please continue to care for us, until you call us home. In Jesus' name, amen'

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