Do not take advantage of a widow or an orphan. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless. — Exodus 22:22-24
This is the last of the verses that my daughter gave me to write devotionals on.
I’m glad she chose this passage, because it shows that she is thinking about our world, justice and injustice, the use and misuse of power.
Here is a warning. Every path we choose, no matter what it is, dead ends in God. There are those who run from God. There are those who ignore God. There are those who mock at God. And there are those who embrace God. All those choices, in the end, leave us face to face with the Almighty. We all have rope, but some of us will hang on it.
Here is a promise. God has heard your cry. He has seen what has happened to you. Salvation is not just a fuzzy theologicall concept. It’s not just about heaven someday. Your prayers have been heard.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. Dwight and his wife Kim provide prayer ministry for inner healing / transformation and coaching in prayer ministry. He is available to speak to your group or church. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.