The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Revelation 1:12-16, “And I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands; 13 and in the middle of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and girded across His breast with a golden girdle. 14 And His head and His hair were white like white wool, like snow; and His eyes were like a flame of fire; 15 and His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been caused to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. 16 And in His right hand He held seven stars; and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength.”

It was the characteristic of the Hebrews to always cite the most important things first. Thus, in the Revelation, it

is appropriate to mention Christ Jesus in chapter one. The term “son of man” comes from the Book of Daniel,

and was the term Jesus’ most often used of Himself. Here the “son of man” emphasizes His humanity and as the One risen from the dead. The robe “reaching to the feet” signified His rank, and His garments identified Him as being of the priesthood. White always speaks of purity, and even today eastern people view white hair as belonging to wise men.

His eyes view and discern everything. Nothing escapes Him. His feet enable His movement. He goes where He wishes. His voice is powerful and commanding, instructing His people with everything they need to know. The “right hand” is significant, too. So many times in Scripture the “right” speaks of honesty, strength, position of dignity and honor. Have you ever wondered why we extend the right hand when we greet someone? From His mouth, He instructs and commands all living beings. His shining face, smiling as it were, is our reassurance of

His pleasure with us, as we adhere to His will for our lives.

Truly, we serve a Mighty Master! It is His nature to be tender and loving; yet, He is powerful and strong to protect us, as well as to correct us when we veer from the path He has for us to follow. He is the One who is

soon to return for us. Keep clean! Keep vigilant! He is sure to come when we’re not expecting Him!

Love and prayers for your all every day,

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.”