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Worthy Brief - 4/1/2025

Friend, speak up already!

Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

An elderly lady was returning home after a church service when she was surprised by an intruder. She discovered a man robbing her home. "Stop!" she shouted, "Acts 2:38!" (Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins).

The burglar froze in place, allowing the woman to call the police and report the burglary calmly. When the police arrived and detained the man, the officer curiously asked him, "Why did you stop when she cited scripture?" The burglar, still shaken, replied, "Scripture? I thought she said she had an ax and two .38s!"

While the story brings a smile, it also highlights a profound truth—we frequently underestimate the power of God's Word. It is readily available, and within easy reach, yet we often fail to use it to speak victory into our situations.

God desires for our faith to flourish, but how does faith grow? As it is written, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God!" [Romans 10:17] By dedicating ourselves to studying His Word, we unlock new spiritual insights, soak in its wisdom, and grasp His Will. Billy Graham once remarked, "If you are ignorant of God's Word, you will always be ignorant of His will."

I am convinced that God continues to communicate with us through His Word. Howard Hendricks once stated, “God wants to communicate with you in the 21st century. He wrote His message in a book. He asks you to come and study that book for three compelling reasons: it’s essential for growth. It’s essential for maturity. It’s essential for equipping you, training you, so that you might be an available, clean, sharp instrument in His hands to accomplish His purposes."

He concluded by saying, "So the real question confronting you now is: How can you afford not to be in God’s Word?"

Friend, when we study the Word, we're not just reading text but engaging with God's voice, preparing ourselves to serve His purposes. Thus, the challenge is clear: we must prioritize and value our time studying His Word.  By doing so, we will be fully equipped for His service. [2 Timothy 3:16-17]

Your family in the Lord with much agape love,

George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah
(George & Obi - Gulfport, Mississippi | Baht Rivka - Israel | Elianna - Married living in Missouri)

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Around the World
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Britain Rushes To Reach US Trade Deal
Britain’s government rushed Monday to reach a last-minute trade agreement with the United States Washington to avoid — or at least mitigate — more tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump.
France’s Le Pen Sentenced To Prison, Banned From Running In Election
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Amnesty Urges Hungary To Arrest Israel’s Netanyahu During Visit
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Trump Threatens To Bomb Iran Over Nuclear Weapons Fears
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Iran Sunday that it will be bombed unless Tehran strikes a deal on its nuclear program.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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Israel Destroys Major Hamas Tunnel in Gaza; Over 50 Terrorists Killed
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Inside the United States
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Trump Says ‘Nicer,’ ‘Kinder’ Tariffs Will Generate Federal Revenue
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Christian News
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Worthy Insights
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