James 1:27Religion 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.
Shalom and Good morning :
I often heard people say " I am not religious, or are you a religious person."
This statement, one way or another, has been misused by so many to reference people who show faith in God or to show the lack of faith in GOD.
Interesting enough if you let this scripture sink in, it sums up what our faith in God is about .
To look after orphans , what does that mean ? To look after babies ? Or can that mean anyone who is spiritually and physically not able to take care of themself ? Think about it .
What about the widow? A woman who is is not married and her husband has died. What is a role of a wife compared to the husband ? A husband is a cover and provider for his wife . What happens when he is gone ? She must provide and seek shelter and protection .
This scripture brings out Gods heart and understanding how HE veiws things . How HE provides . HE shows men favor in scripture when he finds a wife, however , HE also has a biasness towards and for HIS women and children .So HE expects us as men to do our jobs . To be responsible to our position as men . Not abuse women and or take them for granted . To seek our best for women as if we are seeking it for ourselves .
Lastly the scripture ends with not to be defiled or polluted by the world . Is this just religion or our faith being spoken of ?
Words of truth spoken through his chosen to be brought to life in you today . God is not dead nor his words are not either . Thoughts for you this morning .
Take charge of Gods word in your life this morning and seek and trust to know HE is our rock and our foundation . H
ave a great day ! Amen !
Avodah
Jay
