It's easy to miss. That's why God talked about the importance of serving the widows, orphans and strangers over 60 times in the bible. He knows how hard it is for us so He stressed His passion for those in need OVER and OVER. Still... we sometimes miss it.
There are so many things in front of us that seem urgent- we could almost mistake them for what is important.
There are so many ways to help orphans... whether it is visiting them, giving them a home, financially helping, giving toys and clothes, taking a little one under your wing who has a tough home situation.. we can all obey the commands God has given us to cherish the fatherless, widow and stranger.
Even more profound is to realize that adoption was SO important to God that he ADOPTED us into His family... He chose for His son Jesus to be adopted by Joseph. Do you think that was a mistake? I don't. Not for even a second. If you want to understand God's heart- understand the love involved in adoption. If you want to see God's heart- open your heart to orphans in some way. It will change you forever.
All this to say... hope you enjoy this mini-sermon on God's passion for adoption from John Piper. I surely did. Love, Angel
PS I totally stole this from Katie's blog http://nyblomfamily.blogspot.com/! Thanks for sharing girl. Very cool.