Called

I was asked recently why we chose to adopt. She said "you couldn't have your OWN children?" After I picked my jaw up off the ground and squashed the desire to rip her hair out, I replied "No, not at all. We just feel called to obey God's command and take care of the widows and the orphans." She replied "I'm glad God calls some people to this."

Ok, so I didn't reply to that because I can't change hearts. But, I wanted to quote John Piper.

"There are three types when it comes to missions. Those who go, those who give, and the disobedient."

If you have a red letter Bible, you can go through and COUNT the many times Jesus commands us to take care of the widows and orphans. You can read the great commission in RED, his COMMAND to go and spread the gospel.

It's amazing to me that anyone thinks this doesn't apply to them. We're all called, People! The question isn't "Am I called?" The question is "How will I answer?"

It's clear enough to us but perhaps not as clear for you. I would encourage each of you to search your hearts and pray about how you can give back. It doesn't have to be financially or opening your home to a child. You can give the gift of time, prayer, love! We all have these to spare.

How will you obey this command today?