Proverbs 31:9 New International Version (NIV)
9 Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
"No room in the inn!" "Placed him in a
manger!" So often we play favorites with the rich, beautiful, powerful,
and prestigious. Isn't it interesting that God revealed himself as the defender
of the widow, the orphan, and the alien and then entered the world as the child
of a Jewish carpenter and a young virgin from a small town. God wants us to
notice those in need around us. He wants it to be more than an annual good
gesture at Christmas. He wants us to be advocates for the folks like Joseph,
Mary, and Jesus. We're not just told to be fair; we're told to defend and to
plead the rights of those in need. When we do, we do it for him (see Matthew
23).
Thought for today:
Do I willingly share?
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