James 1:27 tells us that pure and undefiled religion is
the care of orphans and widows in their distress, in other words God telling
us,” hey”, if you want to be really religious do this, take care of the
marginalized. Stand in the gap for someone that desperately needs you to
do that for them. In John 14:18 Jesus says that He will not leave us as
orphans, but will come to us. He goes on to explain that we will feel His love
because He and the Father will take us in, and we will experience His love and
presence personally. Who is the orphan, but the ones left alone and in
need of the enveloping love of Jesus? Those who open their hearts and homes in
Foster Care are active agents, manifesting the love of Jesus and practicing the
purest and most undefiled form of religion. While being a foster parent is a
calling, the care of the orphan extends far beyond that, there is a need for
support and encouragement for these families, as well as actively pouring into
and mentoring, grand parenting, etc. The church must demonstrate what family
is, as well as set the foundation for understanding what a blessing a church
family can be in one’s life. The church is an extended family that is called
upon to perform various functions. How can we better support, encourage and pour
into the children and families that are in the foster care system? It is the
calling of the church but possibly one that we have too much delegated outside
of the church. Challenge yourself today with how you might find a role, either
opening your home or supporting those who have, if the church doesn’t display
Jesus who will?
Be Blessed
Tri Robinson
Pastor, The Rock Church
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