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“Near His Heart”. By Carol Reid. God’s Restorative Care for Orphans and the Fatherless. near his heart. Pointer of truth: “The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down” (Psalm 146:9). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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“Near His Heart”GOD’S RESTORATIVE CARE FOR ORPHANS AND THE FATHERLESS
By Carol Reid
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES PROTECTION
Pointer of truth: “The Lord preserveth the strangers;he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of thewicked he turneth upside down” (Psalm 146:9).
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES PROTECTION
RULE OF THUMB: God Himself promises to protect and uphold orphans—even 21st century orphans, as diverse and unique as they may appear.
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES PROTECTION
God’s Word offers protection:• Unborn orphans• Foster children• Homeless children• Gang members• Lonely kids
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What orphan needs your care
today?
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES PROPERTY
Pointer of truth: “Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted andneedy” (Psalm 82:3).
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES PROPERTY
RULE OF THUMB: God’s Word ensures justice for orphans, helping them reclaimwhat is rightfully theirs.
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES PROPERTY
1. When there is trouble orinjustice, we need to bring it to the authorities.2. God hears us whenwe stand up for justice.3. We also need to be opento compromise in working withothers.
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We must speak up for what is
right, using the channels open
to us.
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLE
Pointer of truth: “Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted andneedy” (Psalm 82:3).
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLE
RULE OF THUMB: The same God who used an orphan girl to save lives, expose evil and ensure the continuance of His people, includes you in His plan.
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLE
Esther’s story is one of courage
and justice and God’s protection.
An orphaned girl became God’s provision for protecting all of Israel.
If you feel outcast and alone, remember God has a plan.
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Today, what has God put you in
place to do?
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES THE PALACE
Pointer of truth: “When my father and my motherforsake me, then the Lord will take me up” (Psalm 27:10).
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES THE PALACE
RULE OF THUMB: All of us, orphaned, crippled andimpoverished by sin, can find restoration, meaning for lifeand a place in God’s Kingdom through salvation in Christ.
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NEAR HIS HEARTGOD RESTORES THE PALACE
When you are feeling forsaken, alone, uncertain, orphaned—He willtake you in His arms and hold youand protect you and provide for you.
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God is near and He cares for
you.
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