Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” — Proverbs 4:4
We share devotional thoughts from the Book of Proverbs every Friday. One of the 11 books in the Torah known as the Ketuvim, Hebrew for “writings,” Proverbs is part of the “wisdom tradition,” which also includes Job and Ecclesiastes.
If you touch the place right between your nose and your upper lip, you might notice that the slight indentation there is the size of a fingertip. According to Jewish tradition, that is no coincidence. This is the place where an angel touched you right before you were born.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
