The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the LORD; Be strong, and let your heart take courage;

Yes, wait for the LORD.”

My alarm is set for 05:00. It’s been set that way for a long time. And it always goes off just as

it is supposed to do. Trouble is, I always awaken before the alarm. Why is that? I get sufficient

sleep. I don’t awaken tired. Am I “pushing” things? Is there something I’m missing here?

It is true that we often get ahead of what we’re supposed to do. We get anxious, like a child

on CHRISTmas morning! Oh, I remember those days! But those times are past –long past.

What’s with my anticipation now?

I read this morning about those who rejected Jesus, refusing Him entrance into their city.

James and John (the sons of thunder!) said, “LORD, do you want us to command fire to

come down from Heaven and consume them?” (Luke 9:54). It is commendable that they

believed they could do it. But they were ahead of the curve – the alarm hadn’t yet sounded.

I read further of the hurriedness of Martha, who was preparing a meal for Jesus (Luke 10:40).

She needed help, but her sister, Mary, was just sitting and listening to Jesus’ teaching. In

Martha’s eyes, Mary was wasting time. But, she too, was ahead of the curve –the alarm had

not yet sounded.

The Apostle Paul said, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13).

That is ture of us, as well. If It’s “through Him,” for Him, we will indeed have sufficient strength

and understanding for any task. But, timing is vitally important. Solomon said, “There is an

appointed time for everything…” (Eccl. 3:1a). In fact, he uses the word time 30 times in

verses 1-11. He notes for us that the LORD “has made everything appropriate in its time.”

Just don’t get ahead of the LORD. Let’s remember that we are His servants, He is not our’s.

He calls the shots. He runs the team. And He knows the right time for everything.

“Wait for the LORD; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.”

We love you and pray earnestly for you,

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.”