In the past few weeks, Josh and I began attending an orphan care class at our church. Now, no one is going to scoff at that, right. Every believer will nod their heads in agreement when the topic is brought up about caring for the orphan. But let me tell you, this class has opened my eyes to a much more biblical view of orphan care.
There are non-believers who will, and can skillfully care for, love, and provide for fatherless children. But the motivation for a believer to do orphan care in any form is much different--it is the glory of God! Yes, most people will feel compassion when they see a picture of a poor, malnourished, dirty-faced child from Africa, but my compassion should be fueled by a passion for the glory of God!
God has a special care for the orphan, widow, foreigner, and the poor. He is their advocate, protector, and He is passionate for justice! I want to reflect Jesus' heart by seeking to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the life of a fatherless child.
"Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in His holy habitation."
--Psalm 68:5
Please pray for Josh and I as we begin this journey of faith and obedience to God's command to love the often forgotten in our society. We haven't yet figured out exactly what our part is--foster care, respite, adoption...but we are confident in God's call, and look forward to discovering exactly what He has planned for our family. Right now, our initial plan is to begin foster care classes through the state of Illinois in January and then go from there.
To God be the glory!
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