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Divine Dispatch
Psalm 82:3-4
God's Defenders: Standing Up for Those in Need
Welcome, Faith Force Justice Protectors! Today, we’re discovering our important mission to defend and rescue others, as taught in Psalm 82:3-4.
Verse Of The Day:
"Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." (Psalm 82:3-4)
Have you ever seen a superhero movie where the hero rescues someone in danger? In Psalm 82:3-4, God calls each of us to be like those heroes—defending and rescuing people who need help!
This powerful psalm gives us four important missions: First, we should “defend the weak and the fatherless”—that means standing up for people who might not be able to stand up for themselves, like children without parents. Second, we should “uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed”—that means supporting people who don’t have much and those who are treated unfairly.
Then God gives us two more missions: “Rescue the weak and needy” and “deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” This means we should actively help people who are in trouble and protect them from those who might want to harm them.
When we follow these verses, we’re acting like God Himself! Throughout the Bible, we see that God always defends those who are vulnerable and rescues those in trouble. As God’s children, we get to join Him in this important work of protecting and helping others.
Even as kids, you can be God’s defenders! Every time you include someone who’s left out, share with someone who has less, or stand up to a bully, you’re following God’s commands in these verses.
"God's Defenders" Shield Craft:
Create a colorful shield from cardboard or sturdy paper. In the center, write “God’s Defender” and decorate the shield with the words “Defend,” “Uphold,” “Rescue,” and “Deliver” in different sections. Add symbols like hands helping others, hearts, or other designs that represent protecting and helping others. Hang your shield in your room as a reminder that God has called you to defend and help those in need!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for calling us to be Your defenders in this world. Help us to see people who need our help and give us courage to stand up for them. Show us how we can defend the weak, uphold the cause of those treated unfairly, rescue people in trouble, and deliver them from harm. Make us brave and compassionate like You. Help us to be Your hands and feet, bringing Your justice and protection to others. Amen.
Be brave defenders, Faith Force Justice Protectors! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that God has called you to stand up for others and help those in need. Let’s follow God’s example by protecting and rescuing people all around us!