The Grands Letter (GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on May 28, 2018 7:28 am (CST)Dear Grands,
Colossians 2:8-10, “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception,
according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according
to Christ. 9 For in Him all the fulness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made
complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority,,,.”
Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. It is a national holiday set aside for remembering
military personnel, who have died in wars of the past. It is also a good day to pray for those who are
currently dedicated to defending our country.
The Apostle Paul reminds us in the verses above that there are wars of many kinds, and the one,
vital thing to remember is never to be captured. The greatest battle of all times and with every person
is the battle for the mind. Philosophy, admittedly, is interesting. Men of the distant past have developed
thoughts and ideas that have affected the thinking of others. Problem is, those thoughts have largely
led to nowhere. Worse yet, they have stolen time and energy that could have been invested in following
the way of the LORD.
The Bible says, “in Him you have been made complete…” Don’t waste time following the thoughts and
traditions of men. Follow the LORD Jesus Christ and His Words in Holy Scripture! He alone is the
Supreme Ruler of all mankind! He alone is the Supreme Authority! Everything we need to know is
contained in His Holy Word, the Bible!
Yes, we are at war. If our minds are captured, we are worth than useless. Simon Peter says, “…fear
God. honor the King” (1 Pet. 2:17). Let’s make this Memorial Day a day of escape from all things
ungodly. “Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” (Col. 3:2).
Let’s pray together for each other and for the families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice,
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.”
