The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 4:24-26, “And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God with one accord and said, ‘O Lord, it is You who MADE THE HEAVEN AND THE EARTH AND THE SEA, AND ALL THAT IS IN THEM,

25 who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said, “WHY DID THE GENTILES RAGE, AND THE PEOPLES DEVISE FUTILE THINGS?

26 “THE KINGS OF THE EARTH TOOK THEIR STAND, AND THE RULERS WERE GATHERED TOGETHER AGAINST THE LORD AND AGAINST HIS CHRIST”’” (Psalm 2:1-2).

Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead was the theme of Peter’s sermon. The chief priests

objected to Peter’s preaching and warned John and him to stop. Peter said, “We cannot

stop sharing what we have experienced.” They were warned and released; and they

immediately shared with their companions what had occurred. Then, they all went to

prayer. Christians have always been under attack. The news is reporting daily that

Christians everywhere are under attack. What did Peter and John do? They shared

things with other close believers and they prayed that the LORD would give them

strength to continue witnessing. Two almost incidental things are worth noting in

their prayer: first, they were Creationists! None of this “Big Bang” stuff for them. And

second, they were Biblicists! What the Bible said was uppermost to them. They quoted

and relied upon what the Scriptures taught. And therein lay the secret to their power.

Whatever comes your way, believe the Word and trust the LORD! He delivered Peter

and John and raised Jesus from the dead! What do you and I have to fear?

May the LORD bless you this day as you trust in Him!

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas