God’s Care for the Widow

by Austin Walker

Publisher:

Day One

, 2010

Overview

This book is written for widows, to comfort them in their various troubles. Throughout the Bible God makes himself known as the one who defends, comforts, and provides for the widow. From the days of Moses and the prophets, to the time of the Lord Jesus Christ and the early church, widows have been the object of his fatherly care. Written under the conviction that the church of Christ is responsible for relieving the distress of widows this book seeks to draw out God’s wisdom for the widow. Naomi, Ruth, the widows of Zarephath and Nain, the Jerusalem widows, and Mary, the mother of the Lord Jesus Christ are among those considered.

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Key Features

• Biblical principles and illustrations
• Refreshing insight for counseling today’s Christians

Contents

Top Highlights

“This means that he looks down on you with compassion and tenderness. It means that he is afflicted in your afflictions. The death of his saints is precious in his sight, and so are your tears. Not one tear falls to the ground that does not collect in his bottle.” (Page 35)

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help [or ‘an abundantly available help’] in trouble” (Page 63)

“they … may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given me” (Page 62)

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Page 34)

“It is God’s will that you accept that he himself has removed your husband” (Page 62)

Praise for the Print Edition

James 1:27 is very clear on some of the deeds that need to emanate from a converted heart: a life separated from the corruption of the world and the taking care of orphans and widows. In recent days much has been written about adopting orphans, but little is written specifically for widows and their needs. Here is considerable help and encouragement for widows, as well as important insights for those who minister to them. May Austin Walker’s much-needed and welcome application of the numerous passages on widows have a wide circulation!

—Dr. Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

This book will help widows. There is nothing better than the counsels to be found here.

—Geoff Thomas, pastor, Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, Wales

Product Details

• Title: God’s Care for the Widow
• Author: Austin Walker
• Publisher: Day One
• Publication Date: 2010
• Pages: 128

About Austin Walker

Austin Walker was born in Enfield, North London in 1946 and became a Christian at the age of 15. He graduated from Aberystwyth University, and then qualified as a secondary school teacher. In 1971, he graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. On returning to England in 1971, he taught geography in a comprehensive school and also began preaching the gospel, helping to plant a Reformed Baptist Church in Crawley, Sussex, about 20 miles south of London. In 1975, he was invited to become one of the pastors, becoming full-time in 1979, and has continued in that role until the present day.