The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 12:12-13, “On the next day the great multitude who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

13 took the branches of the palm trees, and went out to meet Him, and began to cry out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.’”

I have something of a love-hate relationship with my wake-up alarm. On the one hand, it

plays nice, soothing music; but on the other hand, it means I have to get up! Jesus had

a similar situation with people. Some were seeing Him as the promised Messiah, while

others were seeking to kill Him.

I can remember when I first learned the meaning of Hosanna. A Christian Jew opened its meaning to me. The people who lined the road with palm branches in honor of Jesus entry into the City of Jerusalem were crying, “Save us!” It was a clear and concise recognition of Him for whom He was.

At the same time, they honored Him by crying, “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the LORD, even the King of Israel.” If we truly want protection and deliverence from Him, we must

praise and honor and glorify Him. Far too often we want Him to do things for us, but we are not willing to do things for Him. We want His blessing, but we do not live “to the praise of His glory” (Eph. 1:12). Start every day with prayer and the reading of His Word. Be careful to analyze every situation as in accordance with His will. He is not far away. He is very, very near, even in your heart and life, when you belong to Him. Let Him guide you in all of today’s activities. You will be amazed how your life will change for the better!

Rose Marie and me. I promise a full and comprehensive report next week. We will be praying

for you.

Heartily in Christ,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”