A Father To The Fatherless

Written By Ricardo McGee

Psalm 68:5

Psalm 68 depicts God as a celestial warrior and covenant sovereign. In that grand context, verse 5 presents an unforeseen gentleness: “A father of the fatherless.” In ancient Israel, orphans and widows constituted the most vulnerable segments of society, lacking inheritance, protection, or social support. Nevertheless, the deity that traverses the skies does not neglect them. He associates with them.

The verse delineates God's essence in His "sacred abode"—encompassing both deeds of justice and relational compassion. The term father (אָב, av) is not used metaphorically in this context. It denotes provision, identity, nurturing, and legal power. In the Messianic context, this attains its culmination in Yeshua the Messiah, who said, “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father” (John 14:9).

The Messiah not only draws us closer to God but also reinstates the familial connection. The adoption we obtain through Him is both legal and spiritual, not only symbolic. In Messiah, the bereft are no longer isolated. The widow is no longer vulnerable. The outcast is now identified.

Currently, several individuals exist as spiritually orphaned—alienated from the covenant, detached from their origins, and uncertain over their inheritance. This verse redirects our focus: God's holiness is not remote. It approaches to rehabilitate families, to provide shelter for the unprotected, and to reintegrate the marginalized into heritage. God's holiness encompasses His compassion for the vulnerable.

  • He is not only like to a father—He is a Father, particularly to the fatherless.

  • In Yeshua, the orphan spirit is eradicated and authentic sonship is reinstated.

  • The bereaved, abandoned, and neglected are divinely acknowledged.

  • Holiness is not distant—it descends, embraces, and safeguards.

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Ricardo McGee

This individual is a highly motivated and divinely chosen individual who serves as a preacher, prophet, evangelist, teacher, activist, and creator of Messianic Ministries in the 21st century. An adept and charismatic young clergyman with a persuasive message. The individual possesses a range of roles and qualities, including being an intercessor, prayer warrior, marriage counselor, servant leader, armor bearer, and having exceptional ability to speak with practical relevance.

Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry (2002) and graduated with Honors, distinguishing himself as one of the foremost leaders among his peers. The ministry has been accompanied by numerous signs and wonders, which have occurred as a direct consequence of the proclamation of the Gospel and its acceptance via faith. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel extensively, including worldwide, thanks to the benevolence of God.

As an activist, he advocates for and takes action to bring about social, political, economic, and environmental reforms in order to create positive changes in societies. His activism encompasses various methods, including community organizing, lobbying elected authorities, and engaging in demonstrative activism at both local and international levels.

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