The fatherless

 

Yesterday, while listing the people of the Bible who were adopted, I completely forgot about Esther who was adopted by her cousin Mordecai. Some Bible versions say "uncle", but mine says "his uncle’s daughter" which is a cousin.

And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman was lovely and beautiful. When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter.

Esther 2:7 NKJV

Like Moses, Esther saved God's people, her people.
     I never looked at it that way before, that the four people of the bible who were adopted, were such key people in God's plan. Adoption is obviously important to our Father since it's mentioned or talked about so often in the Bible, and even becomes the terminology associated with our salvation. In the Old Testament, it doesn't say "adoption" specifically, but it often talks about taking care of the fatherless.

He administers justice for the fatherless and the widow, 

and loves the stranger, giving him food and clothing.

Deuteronomy 10:18 NKJV

We'll talk about spiritual adoption in a day or two.

If there's anyone you would like us to pray for this week, please let me know.

Let's pray for:

E.

R.

H.

and that their relationships with their mothers may strengthen.

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Please join me this week in praying for those who are adopted, who are in foster care, and who are living with a step-parent. May they feel loved and accepted. May their parents also feel loved and accepted by the child. Lord, please work in these relationships, especially during times of struggle, building a foundation of communication, love, and patience.

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