The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Samuel 22:32-39, “For who is God, besides the LORD? And who is a
rock, besides our God?
33 “God is my strong fortress; and He sets the blameless in His way.
34 “He makes my feet like hinds’ feet, and sets me on my high places.
35 “He trains my hands for battle, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
36 “You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, and Your help
makes me great.
37 “You enlarge my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.
38 “I pursued my enemies and destroyed them, and I did not turn back
until they were consumed.
39 “And I have devoured them and shattered them, so that they did not
rise; and they fell under my feet.”

A few days from now we will be celebrating THANKSGIVING! It’s a time
of historical remembrance of the Mayflower landing at Cape Cod, Mass.
on 21 December 1620, carrying 103 pilgrims (including one newly-born).
Primarily, these passengers were seeking religious freedom, although some
were doubtlessly anticipating a financial success in the new land.

To my knowledge, no one on the Mayflower quoted from our scripture
passage above; yet the passage fits well into the thoughts of the
passengers.

Surely, we would do well to think like they thought. They were courageous in taking the voyage, and once landed, determined to
erect a church house for worship. Oh, how much we can learn from
our heritage! Even more, however, from the Book that gave them
guidance! I trust that you are reading the Bible every day, and following
its teachings.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

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

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