For You From The Word
Visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need. (James 1:27, AMP)
For You To Think About
In his epistle packed with practical advice for godly living, the Apostle James singles out two particular people groups that Christ-followers are to serve – and how we are to serve them. “Visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need.”(James 1:27, AMP).
Here, the term widow means “a woman who lacks a husband.” An orphan is defined as “the fatherless.” Both are apt descriptions for the vulnerable who face an unplanned pregnancy. Pregnant women need support to carry their babies to term and deliver them. The unborn and children are defenseless.
These women and children need our presence, our help, and practical support.
Spiritual leaders, by virtue of their platform, have a special opportunity to inspire their people to serve women who face an unplanned pregnancy, their unborn, and their children. Not only can they can influence others to serve. In particular, pastors can follow James’ lead and encourage their people to serve those among us who are especially vulnerable: pregnant women, their unborn, and their children.
Pastors and leaders “will have to give an account” (Hebrews 13:17, ESV) to God as to how they used their platform … and each of us will have to give an account for how we respond to God’s call to serve those who are in need.
For You To Pray
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for using Your Word to teach us to serve women, unborn children, and babies. Move in our spiritual leaders to inspire their people to care for the vulnerable.
In Jesus name, Amen.
More Devotionals about Spiritual Support for Pregnant Women
Spiritual Leaders and Pregnant Women, Part 1: The Whole Truth
Spiritual Leaders and Pregnant Women, Part 2: Speak Life Into Her Life