Psalm 10:14. “Thou hast seen it; for Thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with Thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto Thee; Thou art the helper of the fatherless.” HELPER OF THE FATHERLESS.
Unwanted, the infant goes into the hands of white-coated strangers – survival. From place to place, the little living bundle-wrapped person goes – obligation. Finally, in a room filled with fenced spaces, a private resting place – loud loneliness. With careful timing comes food from one set of hands, cleaned by another – regimentation. Briefly lifted to be inspected for abnormalities and unusual characteristics – inspection. Listening to the crying sounds around, the voices briefly heard are precise – awareness. Days and nights pass in endless succession without a break in the routine – boredom. Not knowing any difference, the eyes look privately, the voice muted – introspection. “HELLO, is anyone there?”
The Giver of Life turns a key, ancient plans begin to formulate, and a new life begins – God acts.
Born into a hopeless situation, a child enters the world unwanted, abandoned – God cares. An Unseen Observer sees the results of sin and its consequences on a child – God loves. The Father of the Fatherless has chosen the shelter, the place, the timing – God arranges. The Timeless One sets the time for holy discontent, and knees bend differently – God moves. Prayers are made, and questions are asked of the Sovereign Lord, “What do You want?” – God listens. When the child's cry, the couple's concern, and the caregiver's compassion unite, God acts. Arrangements made at the throne of grace begin to connect and amazing things happen – God works. “I have heard thy cry!” – God, the heavenly Father.
Plans are made; choices turn into actions; actions into dates on the calendar – activity. Preparations at home, preparation in the united heart, preparation by outside interests – decisions. Money changes hands to make travel possible; schedules are adjusted; people are alerted – action. Secret questions arise, a few doubts surface, the Father is appealed to, and answers of peace – convinced. The day is here, and there is no more waiting and preparing. Feelings arise in the stomach and legs—anticipation. Miles pass by; hours seem like days, and books lie unread as the eyes close in silent prayer – trust. A stirring in the sea of small beds, a change of routine, fed washed, clothed differently – fearful. A meeting planned in heaven, small dark eyes look at new faces, arms close, eyes water – accepted. “OH, THANK YOU, FATHER!”
“What joy it must give Thee, Father, when connections are made according to Thy divine plans and purposes. The life Thou didst give, the concern in a husband and wife for others – and for themselves to be those who nurture the fatherless finds completion when Thou, the Helper of the fatherless, brings together those who fit in Thy scheme of things in the way of Thy choosing. I have seen it – and rejoice in the potential Thou hast brought out of all concerned. All Glory to God! Amen.”