Worthy Brief - 9/26/2025
Friend, the King of Eternity revives those contrite in spirit!
Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
The Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe, are designed to awaken us to the greatness of God and the frailty of man. Isaiah’s words capture this tension perfectly: the Holy One is enthroned in eternity, far above all creation — and yet, He chooses to dwell with the humble and contrite. This is the mystery of repentance: the God who is infinitely high draws near to the one who bends low.
In these days of reflection, Israel is called to brokenness of heart, for pride cannot stand in the presence of the King of glory. True repentance flows from inward surrender — a heart broken under the weight of sin yet lifted by the hope of God’s mercy. As Psalm 51:17 declares, “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
Yeshua (Jesus) gave voice to this same truth when He declared, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). To be poor in spirit is to recognize our utter need for God’s mercy, to strip away all self-righteousness, and to depend wholly on His grace. In Yeshua, the High and Holy One literally came down to dwell among the lowly, bringing life, restoration, and revival to those who humble themselves before Him.
Friend, during the Days of Awe, this verse confronts us with a holy choice: will we exalt ourselves and remain distant from His presence, or will we bow low and find Him near? The King of eternity is not looking for the self-sufficient but for the brokenhearted. Every proud wall must fall, every false strength surrendered, for it is only in humility that the Bride is made ready. Let these days be marked by contrition, not complacency — for the Holy One has promised to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to breathe new life into those who bow before Him.
Shabbat Shalom, have a great weekend -- we'll see you first thing on Monday!
Your family in the Lord with much agape love,
George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah
George & Baht Rivka, Obi (Baltimore, Maryland), Elianna (Married living in Missouri)
Violence Erupts After Quran Burning Near Asylum Center In Netherlands
A tense calm returned Thursday to the streets of the Dutch town of Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, after riot police struggled to restore order when an anti-Islam activist burned a copy of the Quran, deemed a holy book by Muslims, outside an asylum seekers’ center.
Iran Suspected of Conducting Undeclared Missile Test as It Rebuilds War-Damaged Sites
Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press, raising fresh concerns over Tehran’s push to expand its missile program even as it rebuilds facilities bombed by Israel during June’s 12-day war.
Philippines Christians Pray As Storms Kill Dozens In Asia (Video)
Churches in several parts of the Philippines opened their doors Thursday for residents in anticipation of more misery after Tropical Storm Ragasa killed at least 25 people in several Asian nations, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Yemen Strike Mid-Flight as Israel Responds to Houthi Drone Attacks on Eilat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized a wide-scale strike on Houthi targets in Yemen while en route to New York aboard the “Wing of Zion” aircraft, his office confirmed Thursday.
Inside the United States
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Perjury and Obstruction Charges
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice over his role in leaking information during the Trump-Russia election interference investigation.
Trump Orders US Takeover Of TikTok Amid Security Concerns
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order he says will allow the popular social media platform TikTok to continue operating in the United States while addressing long-standing national security concerns.
Hegseth Summons Hundreds of U.S. Generals and Admirals to Quantico in Unusual Gathering
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has reportedly directed nearly all active-duty generals and admirals, along with their senior enlisted advisers, to assemble next week at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia for an urgent and unusual meeting.
U.S. Economy Surges in Second Quarter, Beating Expectations
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter, fueled by stronger consumer spending and a steep drop in imports, according to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Clinton Criticizes Christian White Men, Slams Trump Autism Claims (Video)
Former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton has appeared to condemn Christian white men and their faith less than two weeks after the assassination of born-again Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Christian News
Inner Mongolian Court Upholds Prison Sentences for Christians Distributing Bibles
A Chinese court in Inner Mongolia has upheld prison sentences against ten Christians convicted of illegally distributing Bibles, a case highlighting Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on unregistered house churches.
Catholic Priest Shot Dead In Nigeria (Worthy News Investigation)
A Catholic priest has been shot and killed in southeastern Nigeria amid ongoing violence against clergy in the country, church officials say.
Worthy Insights
Weaponized Scoops: New Russiagate Documents Expose Media/Government Collusion
Recently declassified documents indicate that people close to former FBI Director James Comey and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff were connected to leaks of classified information to prominent reporters designed to portray Donald Trump and his allies as being in league with Russia.