The Father’s Open Arms June 25,2026. Asshur shall not save us ;we will not ride upon horses :neither will we say any more to the work of our hands , Ye are our gods : for in thee the fatherless findeth merrcg Hosea 14:3. Mary Slessor’s compassionate heart led her to open her arms to those in need .The Scottish missionary born in 1848,serve among the people of Okoyong in a distant land .Superstition led people of that region to believe that when twins were born , one was good and one was the child of a demon .This often led to both twins dying -being abandoned to starvation or other dangers .Reflecting the loving heart of God , in time Mary helped save hundreds of thx at-risk children , adopting nine as her own in His inspired words to the rebellious nations of Israel , the prophet Hosea offers a glimpse into God’s caring heart for children .The prophet said of Him ,”In you the fatherless find compassion “(14:3)Hosea stated that God cared for His own and desired to “love them freely “(v4)But they needed to turn from their defiance of Him and embrace His ways .They were instructed to turn from pagan deities to the true God who cares for the most helpless , the orphans .And if they returned to God , they’d find forgiveness from the one who would “receive them graciously .”(v1-2). As we open our arms to those around us , including at -risk children ,we reflect the love of God .Let’s embrace His compassionate heart and extend His care to those in need as He helps us -Tom Felten How has God’s loving example led you to care for those in need ?How does it encourage you to know that in Him “the fatherless find compassion “? Compassionate God ,please open my heart and my arms to children and others who are in need around me