Caring for those God cares about // James 1:27

Today’s verse is one that helps Tiffany and me in our adoption journeys. We read from James that we are to care for widows and orphans. Those two categories of people were most vulnerable in the time and society of the biblical era because of the lack of a patriarchal figure. We see that God the Father expects people to stand in and help provide for those who could not fully provide for themselves. It is true that our culture is much different today, but the heart of the verse remains the same. We show our commitment to God based on how we help care for the most vulnerable among us. Do you know someone in such a state who needs some help? How about just companionship? We all need to know we are loved and cared for. Those who can are able to show others that God cares about them. So, let’s keep our eyes and ears open for the abundant opportunities to help the most vulnerable. From the preborn, orphan, widow, and others, let us step up and step in to prove our love for God in the way we love all of God’s children.