The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Kings 3:4, “In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon

in a dream at night; and God said, ‘Ask what you wish Me

to give you.’”

Some choices are easy to make. Some are near impossible.

What would you say if a man capable of giving you anything

you want were to ask you such a question? You might ask

for whatever you needed or wanted at that very time. But

would that be best? Solomon showed intelligence in his choice.

He asked for “an understanding heart”– literally, a listening,

comprehensive mind, what we call wisdom. A lot of people

are intelligent –smart, but they lack wisdom. Knowing what

to say or do and whether or when to say or do it are quite

different. Solomon made the right choice and the LORD

saw that a man with wisdom could be trusted with other

things, too; thus, Solomon’s humility (“I am but a little child,

I do not know how to go out or come in.”) was pleasing to

the LORD. Is it any wonder, therefore, that Solomon went

on to say, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

and with all thy getting get understanding” (Prov. 4:7 KJV).

Take time to pray about everything. As the LORD to lead you

in what you should or should not do. Take nothing for granted!

Don’t fool yourself by thinking that you know it all. You don’t!

Only the LORD can direct your life so that it is pleasing and

profitable. Solomon had it right –at least, in the beginning of

his life. Thus, there’s no such thing as being able to rely on

yourself somewhere down the line. Every day is a new world.

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away

from evil.” (Prov. 3:7).

Our prayers always include each one of you!

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”