Word of the Week

As you all are well aware of, Russell and Shelly as well some others from FBC Grandview are in the Holy Land. I hope some of you have been able to see the pictures that have been e-mailed to us. Have you ever stopped to think about why that part of the world is so important? For me, and for many of you, Israel and more importantly Jerusalem is so special because it is the place where Jesus was condemned to die by his country. Jerusalem was the place in the Old Testament where the Temple was and God's presence was there. Jerusalem was the place where the Day of Pentecost happened and the gospel went forth to the Gentiles (which is where you and I fit in). Jerusalem is important because of Jesus. It all comes down to Jesus. From Jerusalem the apostles went forth proclaiming Jesus. In a few days a group from FBC Grandview is going to New Mexico to proclaim the name of Jesus. All of life comes down to Jesus and for his glory we spend our lives.

—Les