The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 34:4-7, “I sought the LORD, and He answered me,

And delivered me from all my fears. 5 They looked to Him

and were radiant, And their faces shall never be ashamed.

6 This poor man cried and the LORD heard him, And saved

him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps

around those who fear Him, And rescues them.”

It is possible that no one faces more severe trouble than

missionaries. In many instances, missionaries have to change

everything in their lives: food, living conditions, language –

everything! Moreover, the native peoples whom they seek

to convert to faith in Jesus Christ often confront them with

ancient superstitions (demonic activities) that threaten

their very lives.

I remember such an account that was told to me in Australia.

Hostile tribes were threatening the missionaries. They were

vicious warriors that were determined to eradicate them

completely. The missionaries had only one defense: Prayer

to the LORD. When the trouble eventually subsided, one of

the missionaries asked a native warrior, “Why did you stop

your attack? You knew we were vulnerable.” The warrior

replied, “We came to destroy you, but white warriors

surrounded your camp, and we were afraid.” There were

no visible “white warriors” protecting the missionaries; but

they remembered the verse, “The angel of the LORD encamps

around those who fear Him, And He rescues them.” Indeed,

the LORD had sent His angels and surrounded the mission

compound!

Whatever fears or trouble you encounter, the LORD stands

ready and willing to deliver you. Live always for Him! Live

in His Word daily! Confess your sins when you are tempted!

Live righteously! He loves you more than you know. And He

will deliver you!

We love you and pray for you every day. Please pray for us,

too. We continue to face some health issues.

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.”