Recently, a substantial donation was sent to an orphanage overseas so that the administrator could purchase bunk beds for new arrivals. Unfortunately, that money was stolen almost as soon as it arrived. As the events were described, it was revealed that the thief, who was responsible for several other robberies that day, had been apprehended and summarily executed.
This was an upsetting and startling situation. Yet, the Lord wanted to make sure that we see that His hand is never far from His body.
Exodus 22:22-24 [NKJV]
You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child. If you afflict them in any way, and they cry at all to Me, I will surely hear their cry; and My wrath will become hot, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
God specifically mentions orphans and widows several times throughout scripture... as if there is a special place in His heart just for them. They receive His protection and His mercy. God's people are told to minister to the widow and the fatherless above all others. We know that this is because, without our Savior, we too are fatherless and husband-less.
In the circumstance of this recent robbery and subsequent execution, we see this scripture played out for us in vivid and shocking detail. We can see that our Father truly takes very, very seriously any action that the evil one takes against us. Sometimes, justice is swift and obvious... as this particular thief can now attest. Other times, we must operate on faith rather than sight.
I will have more to say about this in future postings. But for now, brothers and sisters, put aside any doubt that the LORD sees what happens to every member of His body... no matter how insignificant or dramatic the action. His hand will administer justice in His time; and it will be perfect and good.
Be encouraged,
Jose
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