Heart of David Ministries
Endorsements for:
UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE: EXPRESSING GOD'S LOVE TO WIDOWS AND THE FATHERLESS
RECOVERING FROM THE DEVASTATION OF DIVORCE
(The original manuscript contained both of the above books)
Nathan has captured a revelation of the heartbeat of God for the plight of God's precious people, the divorcees, widows, and fatherless who have been neglected, judged and forsaken. Through his skillful use of the Word, coupled with examples from real life, Nathan brings a plumbline of truth that confronts and challenges the religious attitudes and belief systems of our day. His keen sensitivity and insight mirror God's loving nature and bring a triumphant message of hope and grace to all who glean from his book UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE. Although Nathan champions divorcees, widows, and the fatherless, this prophetic message to the Church encompasses men and women, challenging all of our broken vessels to become vessels that honor each other and King Jesus.
Jill Austin, President and Founder of Master Potter Ministries - Author of:
*Master Potter
*Master Potter and the Mountain of Fire
www.masterpotter.com
Psalm 102:17 expresses God's heart when it says, He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer. In the pages of this book, Nathan Shaw expresses the same heart cry of God for the destitute and despised. UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE is a clarion call for us to draw near to God and let His concern become our concern. I highly recommend it as an important, cutting edge message for the twenty first century.
Mike Bickle, Director of International House of Prayer, Kansas City --Author of:
*Passion for Jesus
*Growing in the Prophetic
*The Pleasures of Loving God
*After God's Own Heart
www.fotb.com
The church in the Western World is facing a crisis – a rapidly growing number of people who are either divorced, widowed or facing the pain of dysfunctional relationships. Their pain is often enhanced by coming into the church and feeling isolated and rejected. However, like all people who enter the church, they have a place God has set for them to settle in, and a destiny to fulfil. Nathan’s book is a prophetic call firstly to the church to wake up to the needs of this group of people desperate to find identity and meaning in their lives. He gives a strong Biblical mandate concerning the widows, the orphans, the fatherless. He calls the church back to its responsibility to effectively support and minister to these people. He also brings practical encouragement and advice to those who have suffered the indignities of a failed marriage or broken relationship. The issues raised in UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE are important for the future health of the Body of Christ.
Brent Douglas, Senior Leader, Encounter Christian Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
www.encounter.org.nz
With our present society so full of painfully wounded and fatherless people lacking the blessing of a father, it's a breath of fresh air to see principles of covenant and restoration laid out so systematically. Psalm 68:5 says, God will be a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. Nathan Shaw shows clearly how God is rebuilding the lives of divorcees, widows and the fatherless through a revelation of the Father's love.
Dr Gary Greenwald --Author of:
*Seductions Exposed - The Spiritual Dynamics of Relationships
www.eaglesnestministries.org
This book will be a blessing to many. Nathan deals with the age-long struggle between religious idealism and the realism that God’s people face today. The Father heart of God is restoration and healing. These are the days of the fulfillment of Malachi 4:5-6, when restoration is taking place in individuals, marriages, families and the Church. Thank God for a prophetic book that gives a vision and a hope for the future. The truths contained in UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE will enable all believers, regardless of their personal status, to prosper personally and in their ministry in Christ. Thank you, Nathan, for revealing the heart of God to His people.
Dr Bill Hamon, Chairman and Founder of Christian International Ministries Network
www.christianinternational.org
I am glad this topic is being approached from a biblical perspective. We need a compassionate, redemptive solution to the many who have been trying to relate. I pray this book will be used to encourage all the church.
Dudley Hall, Founder and President of Successful Christian Living Ministries --Author of:
*Grace Works
*Incense & Thunder
*A Treasure Worth the Effort
*Igniting the Passion for Life
www.sclm.org
When all is said and done, the Bible always brings us back to God's relentless insistence that how we treat the least is a key measure of our faithfulness. Nathan has written a passionate and timely book.
Rob Harley, Christian Writer and Broadcaster - Author of:
*The Power of the Story
The current rise in divorce rates throughout the Western world is a problem of enormous social consequences. The greatest legacy that we can give future generations is the concept of two parent families. There is a dearth of practical advice for those facing marriage or relationship trauma, and Nathan's book shows clearly that through the Bible there is distinct guidance and a clear way. I commend this book, not only to those who are having relationship problems, but to all people who have marriages and families, whether in trouble or not.
Dick Hubbard, Founder of Hubbards Foods Ltd
www.hubbards.co.nz
Coming from a broken home and raised by a single Mother, my heart was warmed by the compassion and love I felt when I read UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE. This book will bring healing to those with holes in their souls.
John A. Kilpatrick, Senior Pastor, Brownsville Assembly of God, Pensacola, Florida
www.brownsville-revival.org
More than anything else the pages of this book communicated God's love and tenderness toward me. It gave me the courage to let go of being a victim and reach for a destiny in God beyond anything I dreamed possible. This book restored me and gave me hope. I wish it had been around ten years ago when I went through the devastation of divorce.
Sue Nesbit, Divorcee and Mother of Two
The greatest assault in our day is not from terrorists who scheme against us in the public streets, but the terrible private war that goes on daily against the God-honoring ancient bonds of a marriage and a home. Many things can bring a home or family such devastation; depression from failed expectations, some disease or affliction that somehow manages to cripple everyone, disaster from runaway nature or economic collapse, slow or sudden death or even something supernaturally demonic; all such are seen in Scripture ultimately as enemies of God's kind heart and loving purpose for His poor and fallen planet.
In a day of broken dreams, shattered friendships and fractured families, Nathan Shaw's unique and insightful treatment brings practical and Biblical help to those who may have been hurt from and suffered from the pain of separation, abandonment or betrayed covenants. Ancient prophecy spoke of a day in which special favor from heaven would grace five enemy targets; children, young people, the elderly, servant workers and women. To all who have in some way been affected by some form of family break-up or loss and for those who have to deal with this sad twenty-first century reality of homes hurt, broken or under attack, UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE is a must-read, can-do God's-promise priority book.
Winkie Pratney --Author of:
*Fire On The Horizon - How the Revival Generation Will Change the World
www.gospelcom.net/moh
The topic of this book is far too rare! -- It addresses the needs of others, and how to minister to them, rather than the theme of self-improvement. Nathan Shaw unveils the plight of countless thousands within the Body of Christ whose needs are ignored or unmet. It's time for the Church to focus once again on what pure religion is all about. This book is both insightful and biblical and challenges the very core of our beliefs and responsibilities. I highly recommend it to you.
David Ravenhill --Author of:
*For God’s Sake Grow Up – A Call to Spiritual Maturity
*They Drank from the River and Died in the Wilderness
*The Jesus Letters
In his book UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE Nathan Shaw addresses an area of great neglect. Throughout the Old Testament, prophets thundered against Israel's continual neglect of its widows and fatherless. For example in Isaiah 1:17b, Defend the orphan, plead for the widow. The apostle James continued the same cry of our Father God's heart in James 1:27, This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father, to visit orphans and widows in their distress... Nathan makes us painfully aware how we have not only not succoured widows and orphans, we have increased their sufferings by our judgements, both expressed and undercurrent. Christian hearts need to hear this message and repent. If we are to advance into the climactic adventures and warfare of the end times, Nathan Shaw well says it is those who have known abandonment who will be best able to lead us in the coming days.
John Loren Sandford, Co-Founder of Elijah House, Inc. - Author of:
*Healing the Nations
*Elijah Among Us
www.elijahhouse.org
I was very delighted to read Nathan Shaw's book UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE for several reasons. First, it drew attention to the very many references to the heart of God for women who are left alone. Mr. Shaw has referred to so many passages in the Old Testament, where orphans and widows are given special mention--far more than most people would realise. And he is right to enlarge God's concern so expressed to cover other dispossessed women such as divorcees and abandoned partners. There are such large numbers of these in our world today, including in the Christian Church, that we need to share God's heart concern. Secondly, I was impressed that a man, and a relatively young man, should show such understanding of, and empathy with, the thoughts and feelings of today's abandoned women, as the author does. It can only be because God has laid such a concern upon his heart. Thirdly, his concern is not only for those suffering abandonment or loss, but also for the Church as a whole, whose attitudes are so often critical of the sufferer, and without the special care, protection and help God requires His people to show to orphans and widows in their midst. Fourthly, the book is peppered with Biblical stories and comments, which are carefully considered for the lessons he draws. I wish the book every success. May it be widely read, and prove a blessing to many.
Rev Dr David Stewart, Principal of The Bible College of New Zealand 1965-1988
This book handles well the balance between the problem and the solution. Shaw understands the hurts and suffering of the single life while teaching ways to rise above them and succeed. Leaders may well find their counseling load reduced by sharing this book with the counselee. I recommend it.
Iverna Tompkins --Author of:
*Advancing in the Prophetic
*God’s Ravished Heart
*If It Please The King
The topic of this book is both timely and very necessary to address the condemnation felt by people afflicted by divorce and family breakups. Many people we have dealt with over the years have had huge burdens of shame to deal with and very little hope offered. This book blesses people with a great message of hope to enter in to God’s will for their life. A significant ministry tool for counsellors, church workers and friends of those affected by this crisis in our society.
Trevor Yaxley, Co-Founder of Lifeway Ministries, Auckland, New Zealand --Author of:
*William & Catherine: The Life and Legacy of the Booths
www.lifeway.ac.nz