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The Grands Letter (GLJ)

on February 27, 2018 7:55 am (CST)
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Dear Grands,

Colossians 3:15-16, “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

It is indeed amazing how peaceful we are when good news comes our way. Things that bothered us and produced turmoil within us are suddenly gone and everything has become right. Paul says that we are to allow that peace to rule within in. The Greek word for “rule” is brabeuo, and it means to “act as an umpire.” The dictionary defines “umpire” as “one selected to settle disputes about the application of settled rules or usages.” Have you not noticed how free from upset you are when you follow the settled teachings of the Word of God? Paul links the “peace of Christ” with the “Word of Christ.” His Word contains the “settled rules” of which Paul speaks. Try viewing everything as from the LORD. He never produces evil, but He sometimes (maybe often) uses evil to drive us back to the Word where we find peace.

When peace prevails within us, His wisdom (His skill) prompts us to teach and admonish others. And we do so with singing, which demonstrates the thankfulness we know in our hearts. All thankfulness is due to God. Yes, He may use others to resolve those prior difficulties we had, but He and He alone is responsible for the resolution of our troubles. Always praise the LORD!

We continue to pray and thank the LORD for you daily,

Nana & Dado III

Update: Nana is like her old self –a new person! I’ll spare you my singing, but thank you for your prayers.

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”

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