The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Jeremiah 32:16-18, “After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, then I prayed to the LORD, saying,

17 ‘Ah Lord God! Behold, Thou hast made the heavens and the earth by Thy great power and by Thine outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for Thee,

18 who showest lovingkindness to thousands, but repayest the iniquity of fathers into the bosom of their children after them, O great and mighty God. The LORD of hosts is His name…’”

Were you ever given a task that puzzled you? –a strange order that made no sense whatever? Jeremiah

Was aware that the land in which he lived was about to be overthown. Yet the LORD had ordered him to

sell the portion of the land that he owned. Whatever could that mean? It meant obedience. There would be

more to the LORD’s order later, and Jeremiah would ultimately understand it all; but for now, it seemed utterly strange to him.

Obedience is difficult. It often lies far outside our understanding. Yet, to the One who knows more than we know, it has purpose. We’re not always allowed to know the LORD’s business. Were He to bring us in on

what He intends, we would surely ask “Why?” Servants don’t need to know why; like children, they just need to obey.

To his credit, Jeremiah went to the LORD in prayer. But he did not anything of the LORD. Most of our prayers have to do with our wants. Yet, the LORD knows our needs and desires. We need to model our praying more like Jeremiah’s. He simply praised the LORD and acknowledged His power in creation, saying, “Nothing is too difficult for Thee.” We believe that as “head knowledge”; but do we believe it fully?

Years later, the disciples of Jesus said to the LORD, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5). That’s what we need:

“expanded faith.” True, absolute confidence in the LORD and what He is able to perform.

Often, when we have witnessed a work of the LORD, we believe and rejoice for a time. Then, when another

difficulty arises, we say, “Yes, He did that, but will He do this?’ Thus, our faith wavers. Remember Jeremiah’s prayer: “Nothing is too difficult for Thee!” Let those words apply to everything, but be certain that His Spirit is guiding you in your petition. The Spirit’s guidance rests heavily upon whether we are living in His will and according to His Word. Stay focused on Scripture!

We hold you in our prayers, according to His will and favor,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”