The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Zechariah 2:10-11, “’Sing for joy and be glad, O daughter of Zion; for behold I am coming and I will dwell in your midst,’ declares the LORD.

11 “’And many nations will join themselves to the LORD in that day and will become My people. Then I will dwell in your midst, and you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you.’”

Prophecies are often difficult to understand, and I make no claim to understanding all of what is intended in these verses above. What is understandable, however, is that the prophet Zecharian is compelling us all to “sing for joy and be glad,” for the LORD is coming to dwell in our midst.

With all the uncertainty that surrounds nations of the world today, it is difficult to see how this prophecy will be fulfilled. Yet, the promise is that many nations will come to the LORD and will be called the people of the LORD. He Himself will live in the midst these nations and we will then look back to such prophecies as this and understand it full meaning.

What is outstanding to me is that a prophecy that dates from about 520 B.C. can have implications and teachings that have meaning to us in the 21ST Century A.D.! We know from the New Testament that Christ is Coming Again. What is amazing is that a prophet some 26 centuries ago foretold it!

All of that being said, the big question is: Are you ready for the LORD’s Coming? First, do you know Him as your Savior? Have you truly been “born from Above”? Have you trusted Him and are you continuing to trust Him as Lord of your life? Is your life clean before Him? Have you earnestly turned from the sins that keep on pestering you? or, do you secretly delight in things you know are not from Him and are displeasing to Him?

Look earnestly for His Return! He is Coming, although we do not know when. He has told us that He is preparing a place for us (John 14:2-3), where we will live with Him forever! Nothing in this life should sparkle so delightfully as to divert our attention from Him and His Coming Glory! Keep living in the Word! Keep your mind and heart on His promised Return! Be ready to greet Him when He Returns!

We love and pray for you,

Nana & Dado III

(Rose Marie & Gene)

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.”