You won’t find the word “refugee” in the Bible, but there are principles in God’s Word for how His people are to treat those who are called “strangers,” “foreigners,” and “sojourners” in our translations. In Matthew 25, Jesus says that how we treat “strangers” indicates whether or not we are His followers. Disciples’ behavior should include hospitality to strangers. And the New Testament epistles use the term “strangers” as a metaphor for our status before we professed faith in Jesus Christ.
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Change Makers
What does the Bible say about poverty?
The Bible has a lot to say about God’s love for people living in poverty — and our responsibility to help them. Reflect on these Bible verses and pray for people in need.
From the Field
5 worst spots for hunger
Around the world, as many as 811 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Learn where the 5 worst places are in the world for hunger, what World Vision is doing, and how you can help hungry children and families in need.
Prayers
A prayer for justice and healing using the Scriptures
Pray for justice in our hurting world using Scriptures. Use our guide to offer up intercessory prayers of lamentation, repentance, and restoration that are part of a rich Christian tradition.
Prayers
Advent prayer guide: Living a life of influence
The season of Advent can be an invitation to prepare your heart and reflect on your faith journey. Through this Advent prayer guide, learn from the faith of the women in the story of Jesus’ birth and how they were called by God to live lives of influence.
Change Makers
What does the Bible say about children?
As Christians, we turn to the Bible as our guide for living. Here are seven practical things we learn about children from its pages.
Prayers
Covering the world in prayer: Pray for West Africa
Pray for West Africa: Pray for political and economic stability, maternal and child health, and sponsored children.
Prayers
Pray for children around the world
We invite you to pray for children around the world. Join us in prayer for these requests that come directly from World Vision staff serving in the field.
Change Makers
Church partners near and far
Church partnerships in the U.S. and abroad are foundational to World Vision’s work. These are some of the churches World Vision has been privileged to minister alongside over the years.
Prayers
Hope in hard places: Pray for children
Join World Vision in praying God’s promises on millions of children growing up in hard places. All children should have the opportunity to lead full lives.