Worthy Brief - 1/14/2025
Friend, God has something special in store for you!
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
While we were in the womb, we had eyes, but there was nothing to focus on. Our eyes, equipped with rods and cones to perceive shapes and colors, remained unused in the total darkness surrounding us. Yet, those eyes were designed to see light—a hint of a world beyond the womb, a world we had yet to encounter but were created to experience.
As we dwell in this world, our hearts cannot be satisfied by the things they see here. Deep inside, we know there is more... and we long for it. This life is Heaven's womb.
No matter what this world gives us, it can never satisfy what the eyes of our hearts long to see. It is here that we are being formed, and prepared to enter the realm of the Heavenly. Don't be discouraged that this life can't give us all we want. It is a reminder of our inheritance yet to come.
Friend, let’s take a moment to surrender our desires to the Lord once again. You see, God isn’t just interested in meeting our needs or granting our requests—He’s shaping us, preparing us for something far greater. He’s getting us ready to rule and reign with Him! Think about that for a moment. The King of all creation is inviting us to be part of His eternal plan, to share in His authority, and to reflect His glory. But that starts with trust, obedience, and letting go of anything that keeps us from fully following Him. So today, let’s lay it all down—our plans, our worries, and even our dreams—and say, “Lord, here I am. Use me. Prepare me for Your purposes.” He’s working in us for a future far beyond what we can imagine!
Your family in the Lord with much agape love,
George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah
(Phoenix, Arizona)
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