The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 4:17-20, “’But in order that it may not spread any further among the people,

let us warn them to speak no more to any man in this name.’

18 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 what we have seen and heard.’”

It’s the nature of war that men seek to kill each other. “Might makes right,”

as the saying goes. Interestingly enough, it is the same with spiritual

warfare. Satan’s nefarious means include intimidation of those whose

sole purpose is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. “…let us warn

them to speak no more to any man in this Name.” The warning came

in the form of a command. Yet, Peter and John stood fast! “It’s on

you,” they said, to determine before God what is right for you; but

“we cannot stop speaking what we have seen and heard.”

Let me be clear: if you are not under Satan’s attack, you are not in

the battle! “Woe to you when all men speak well of you” (Lk. 6:26).

But, what are we to do? We are to keep on keeping on, following the

directive of the Holy Spirit of God. Whatever else, never compromise!

“Of all the things that I despise,

The foremost one is compromise.”

“And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Thy

bond-servants may speak Thy word with all confidence…” (Acts 4:29).

We pray that you will be strong in the LORD,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”