Often overlooked and outcast by society, the fatherless and the widowed hold a special place in the heart of God. The Scripture not only urges us to acknowledge their struggles but also to help in their well-being and support. These verses act as reminders of the importance of compassion and kindness. That is why Orphan Heart Int'l endeavors to "Give A Better Life" to widows, orphans and the poor.

So, let’s prayerfully consider these seven amazing Bible verses that express God the Father's special request and call for us to look after those who need our help the most. Therefore, we truly become God's Ambassadors and are "blessed to be  a blessing."

James 1:27

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

Matthew 14:18 

"I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you." - Jesus made this promise.

Isaiah 1:17

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”

Deuteronomy 10:18

“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.”

Psalm 68:5

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”

Zechariah 7:9-10

“This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’”

Jeremiah 49:11

“‘Leave your fatherless children; I will keep them alive. Your widows too can depend on me.’”

The Bible emphasizes the importance of caring for orphans and widows, highlighting God's direct concern for their well-being and urging us to extend compassion and support to these vulnerable individuals. Verses like James 1:27, Isaiah 1:17, Deuteronomy 10:18, Psalm 68:5, Zechariah 7:9-10, and Jeremiah 49:11 all call for justice, mercy, and care towards the fatherless and widowed, reminding us to be the hands and feet of Jesus by actively helping those in need. 

Key points from these passages:

God's direct care:

The Bible explicitly states that God is a defender of widows and a father to the fatherless, highlighting his special concern for these groups. 

Practical actions:

The verses encourage us to not just show sympathy but to actively help orphans and widows by providing for their needs, defending their rights, and offering support. 

Justice and mercy:

The call to care for orphans and widows is linked to broader principles of justice and compassion, emphasizing the importance of acting with equity towards the most vulnerable in society. 

The words from James, Isaiah, Deuteronomy, Psalms, Zechariah, and Jeremiah are timeless reminders of God’s call to extend love and support to orphans and widows. These verses call us to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world that often turns away from the vulnerable. They encourage us to embrace justice, mercy, and care, not just in words but in our daily actions.

Incredible supporters like you, through faith and action, can bring light and life to the fatherless and widows. You can offer hope, comfort, and a sense of belonging in a world that can sometimes seem dark and uncaring. Let these divine words act as motivation to continue our work together. You can help make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.