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Shabbat Miracle: How Two Brothers Were Saved by Guarding the Shabbat

A powerful story of divine protection, hidden danger, and the deeper lesson of who is truly your friend

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Two observant brothers owned a large gold jewelry business. One Friday night, they were sitting together at the Shabbat table, joyfully singing Shabbat songs, and enjoying the time with family.

Suddenly, the phone rang. Naturally, neither one answered. They gestured to each other that it doesn’t matter who’s calling as it is Shabbat.

After several rings, the call went to voicemail, and the family heard a chilling message: "This is your security company. Your store is being broken into right now. Come quickly to save what you can."

Both brothers turned pale as chalk. They understood that their world was collapsing in that very moment, but they made a firm promise to one another that they would overcome their fear and guard the sanctity of Shabbat.

Throughout the entire Shabbat, they did not speak about the break-in, and didn’t even allow themselves to dwell on the disaster that could ruin their livelihood and lives.

As soon as Shabbat ended and they made havdalah, they rushed to their store. When they arrived, they found the locks broken, the showcase window shattered, and the store clearly ransacked. But to their amazement, the safes were untouched and nothing inside was missing.

The police arrived and told them that they had experienced a great miracle by not desecrating the Shabbat.

The call they received wasn't from the security company, but the burglars themselves. When they failed to break open the safes, they planned to lure the brothers into the store, force them at gunpoint to open the safes, and then kill them afterward.

The Deeper Message

At times, hearing such a story can leave a person thinking: “Why doesn’t this happen for me? Why isn’t God with me?” Such thoughts can even lead to despair.

While it's inspiring to hear these miraculous stories from time to time, it is equally important to remember that if God doesn’t act in a way that fits your plans, it means that He has something else better suited for you, even if you can’t yet understand it.

Another important lesson is that not everyone who calls you, warns you, or claims to care for you is truly your friend. Sometimes, the very person who “alerts” you about trouble is not acting out of goodwill. Evil may disguise itself as your closest ally, while it tries to shift your mood, your thoughts, and your decisions in the wrong direction.

Before you make a decision, pause and assess if the person you are engaging with is a friend or a foe. Only once you’re certain, act accordingly.

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