Jeremiah 49:11
Jeremiah 49:11
Leave your fatherless children; I will keep them alive; and let your widows trust in me.
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This verse encourages leaving part of the harvest in the fields for the widow and orphan, demonstrating God’s provision through acts of generosity and justice. God commands His people to intentionally leave behind some of their resources to support those in need, ensuring that the vulnerable are cared for within the community. This practice of gleaning reflects a heart of compassion, reminding us that we are stewards of our blessings and called to share them with others. By allowing widows and orphans to gather food, God provides for their needs while upholding their dignity. This verse invites us to adopt a similar approach of generosity, considering ways to use our resources to bless others. Let us be inspired to leave “room” in our lives—whether financially, emotionally, or in time—to support those who lack. May we embody God’s justice by ensuring that the marginalized are not forgotten, creating a community where everyone is valued and provided for. Through our actions, we honor God’s command to care for the widow and orphan, making His love visible in practical ways.
Deuteronomy 27:19
Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.
Psalm 41:1
Blessed are those who consider the poor; the Lord will deliver them in times of trouble.
Psalm 82:3
Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction.