Worthy Brief - 3/13/2026
Friend, testimony that carries the promise!
Joshua 4:6–7 that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?' 7 Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever."
After Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground, the Lord gave Joshua a surprising instruction. Twelve men—one from each tribe—were told to return to the riverbed and carry out stones. These stones were not meant to decorate a campsite or mark a victory monument for pride. They were to be placed as a memorial so that when future generations saw them, they would ask, “What do these stones mean?”
God was establishing a testimony.
The stones came from the very place where the river had once blocked their path. What had been an impossible barrier had become a lasting reminder of God’s faithfulness. Every time Israel looked at those stones, they would remember that the same God who stopped the Jordan was leading them into their inheritance.
God understands something about the human heart -- we forget miracles quickly. Moments that once filled us with awe can slowly fade if they are not remembered and retold. That is why the Lord instructed them to build a visible memorial. The stones preserved memory so that faith would continue. What God had done for one generation was meant to strengthen the next.
A generation that remembers God’s works will continue God’s mission.
The same principle remains true for us. Faith grows stronger when we remember what God has already done. When we recall the times He answered prayer, opened doors, provided in times of lack, or carried us through seasons that felt impossible, our confidence in His faithfulness grows. Testimony anchors the heart and strengthens expectation.
The God who moved in the past is still moving today.
Friend, remember the stones in your own journey. Think back to the moments when God intervened, when He provided, when He carried you through something you could never have overcome alone. Those moments are not just memories -- they are reminders that the God who was faithful before is still faithful now. Let those testimonies strengthen your faith today, because the God who has done incredible things in your past is preparing to do incredible things in your future.
Shabbat Shalom! Have a great weekend, and we'll see you first thing on Monday morning!
George & Baht Rivka (Currently in Tennessee)
Please pray for our son, Obadiah, and his team on the mission field in Ethiopia.
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