The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Nehemiah 4:8-15, “All of them conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.
9 But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.
10 Thus in Judah it was said, “The strength of the burden bearers is failing, yet there is much rubbish; and we ourselves are unable to rebuild the wall.”
11 Our enemies said, ‘They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work.’
12 When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, “They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,”
13 then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the exposed places, and I stationed the people in families with their swords, spears and bows.
14 When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: ’Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”
15 When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work.”

Whatever the occasion, whatever the plan, there will always be opposition. The key to
both is contained in verse 9 above: pray and set up a guard. Of course the divine key
to deliverance of everything lies with the LORD. At the same time, He expects us to do
our part, according to the directive of His Word. An accident calls for an ambulance; yet
we pray before, during, and after it comes. Were prayer not necessary, why wouldl the
LORD direct us to pray?

But, what about fear? He says, “Do not be afraid…” He has made us creatures enabled
to fear, but desires that our remembrance of Him supersedes all fear. Our control over
fear comes from remembering the LORD! As my dear old grandmother used to say,
“They haven’t reckoned with the LORD.”

Multiple difficulties assail us. We are living in the Last Days. Situations of life are getting
more difficult by the day. Just don’t be afraid. Trust in the LORD. Pray for His guidance,
and follow His leading. “He does all things well.”

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