The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Kings 5:3-5, “’You know that David my father was unable to build a house

for the name of the LORD his God because of the wars which surrounded him,

until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet. 4 But now the LORD my God

has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune.

5 “And behold, I intend to build a house for the name of the LORD my God,

as the LORD spoke to David my father, saying, “Your son, whom I will set on

your throne in your place, he will build the house for My name.”’”

A HUGE task lay before Solomon. David had wanted to build a house for the

LORD, but was not permitted to do so because he was “a man of war.” Now,

Solomon had created peace throughout the land, so he was determined to

undertake and complete the task. We may have great ideas, but distractions

often (always?) keep us from fulfilling them. That’s why writers often move

to quiet, lonely places in order to complete their works.

Solomon was not afraid to employ outside people to help him. Hiram was

the King of Tyre, and the Lebanonese were superiors in cutting cedar trees

that were needed for the House of the LORD. Much later, he employed a

man skilled in working with bronze (7:14). Don’t ever think you can do

everything by yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask others for help. That’s wisdom!

Gold is the metal of kings. And Solomon overlaid almost everything in the

House of the LORD with precious gold.

Our lives are the LORD’s Temple. The Holy Spirit indwells us. We are intended

to be to the glory of the LORD. It’s not wrong for us to ask for help in controlling

our lives. It’s wisdom to do so. BTW, have you noticed that the Holy of Holies

in Moses’ day was 10 X 10 X 10? In the House Solomon built for the LORD, the

Holy of Holies was 20 x 20 X 20. But, in the New Jerusalem where the LORD

will ultimately dwell, the Holy of Holies is 1500 miles X 1500 miles X 1500 (miles).

We are always to be expanding, growing in grace, whereby we honor Him.

We pray for you all the time! We ask for your help in praying for us. We all

want to work together for the Glory of the LORD Jesus Christ!

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.”