The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 25:21-28, “Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD answered him and Rebekah his wife conceived.
22 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is so, why then am I this way?” So she went to inquire of the LORD.
23 The LORD said to her, “Two nations are in your womb; and two peoples will be separated from your body; and one people shall be stronger than the other; and the older shall serve the younger.”
24 When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
25 Now the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau.
26 Afterward his brother came forth with his hand holding on to Esau’s heel, so his name was called Jacob; and Isaac was sixty years old when she gave birth to them.
27 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.”

It’s an account you have doubtlessly read numerous times. Strangely
enough, the twin boys were always known as “Jacob and Esau,” despite the fact that Esau was the elder of the two. Nor did they get along, as it is with other twins we often know.

Rebekah, the mother, favoring Jacob, urged him to deceive Esau with regard to the family birthright. Time passes and Jacob learns that Esau is coming his way. Understandably, Jacob fears a confrontation with Esau and decides to share his wealth in lieu of engaging in a brotherly battle.

It’s unfortunate, but many families over the years have experienced
similar disfunctions. Some overcome negative experiences in their pasts; others, unfortunately, do not. Israel itself struggles today against her adversaries, despite the fact that the LORD has historically deeded land specifically to Israel.

The very best dissertation I have ever encountered on Israel’s right to
possess the land she currently occupies –including Gaza—is the
timely message by Dr. David Jeremiah, entitled, “When America Would Turn Her Back On Israel.” It is on YouTube, and I urgently
encourage you to view it!

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they
prosper who love you’” (Psalm 122:6).

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom