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The Widow and the Fatherless (Part Four)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

What are some more tangible ways to help the widow, the fatherless, and the stranger? These points would help anyone, but keep in mind those we are focusing on.

Make a Widow's Heart Sing

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

If we want to follow Almighty God, we will strive to protect the rights of the vulnerable, particularly the widows—tantamount to serving our Lord and Savior.

The Widow and the Fatherless (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Our God has called and chosen us to serve Him and others with humility, being especially sensitive to the needs of those who are socially and economically limited, such as widows and the fatherless. We are to provide help when we see a genuine need among them, as they are often the weakest among us and in most cases unable to work. God sets the example, as David writes in Psalm 68:5, that He is a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows in His holy habitation. God Himself declares in Jeremiah 49:11 to leave the fatherless children to Him for preservation and to let widows trust in Him, showing His care for their rights and welfare. In Jeremiah 7:1-11, God speaks through His prophet, commanding the people of Judah to change their ways and stop taking advantage of orphans and widows, promising safety and a long life in their land if they reform. God's ordering of priorities places the care of widows and the fatherless near the top of the list of actions needed to return to a proper relationship with Him, emphasizing the importance of protecting and looking out for the weak among us.

Widows' Mites

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Whatever the future held, the widow's life with God would always show her love for God, no matter what the circumstances.

Naomi

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Naomi, could be considered the female version of Job. After losing her husband and two sons, she felt severely tried by God while continuing to trust Him.