The Grands Letter (Early Edition) (GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on September 25, 2016 7:21 am (CST)Dear Grands,
Acts 4:18-20, 29, “And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; 20 for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard’….29’And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Your bond-servants may speak Your word with all confidence…’”
The Jewish Council had forbidden the Apostles to say anything in the Name of Jesus! Period.
But Peter put the problem back in the Council’s lap by saying Whether we should listen to you
Instead of God, you’ll have to decide. We’ve made our decision. We will continue to speak
out for Him!!! Tough stuff, that. ~ When released, the Apostles went to prayer: LORD, take
note of their threats and give us strength to keep on sharing Your Word! Wow! No one was
going to stand in their way! And no one can stand in our way, either. Our confidence is in
the LORD!
God bless you all abundantly,
Nana & Dado III
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas
