05/30/2026
Isaiah highlights three of the most vulnerable groups in his time: the oppressed, the fatherless, and the widow. Their suffering was not to be ignored-it was to be confronted. And the same is true today.
Who are the widows? In Isaiah's time, a woman without a husband often had no security or provision. Even today, many face deep hardship after losing their spouse. Pleading their case isn't just about sympathy—it's about advocacy, ensuring they are not ignored, mistreated, or left without support.
SCRIPTURE
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17 NLT