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He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing.

—Deut 10:18

• When the Bible speaks of aliens, it does not refer to little green men in spaceships. Rather, it refers to those who have left their birth country to live in a foreign land. Many aliens live as second-class citizens and do not enjoy the privileges or blessings of native citizens.

• God loves aliens. God’s plan from the early pages of the Bible was to bless all nations and peoples through Abraham and Israel so that all would enjoy full citizenship in God’s kingdom, regardless of their nation of birth.

• Praise the Lord for his love for the defenseless and the weak—the alien, the widow, and the orphan.

• Reflect on our Lord Jesus, who chose to leave the glories of heaven and become an alien in his own world, suffering abuse and discrimination. Because he chose to become an alien, no one needs to remain an alien. Thank you, Jesus!