The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Ephesians 5:15-17, “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,

16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

Today is my birthday! And these verses are as much, if not more, for me than for you. Yes, I’ve paid attention to my parents’ DNA. I know something of my life expectancy from my parents and grandparents. But, that doesn’t really matter. History is replete with men who died at half my current age, yet left us with incalculable tomes of wisdom. No, they didn’t play video games, and they didn’t just “watch” television. They put their years to work with wisdom, and now we read after them instead of thinking on our own.

Ephesus had a lot to commend itself in the first century. Paul knew that, too; yet he encouraged them to be careful how they walked. Walk here means live – be careful how you live. Don’t yield to things just because they are easy or popular. The wisdom of the LORD is available. Why not try His ways for a change? The Bible encourages that very thing: “…the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God”; so, don’t be unwise!

Don’t be stupid! Make “the most of your time, because the days are evil.”

“But, how can I know the will of the LORD?” you ask. Try His Word! It overflows with His wisdom! Have you ever prayed and received what seemed a ridiculous answer? But, because you had nothing better to offer the situation, you inserted the answer the LORD had given, and wallah! It worked!!! Believe me, He has more answers than you have questions. It might be best if we quit seeking human “wisdom,” and settled for the Wisdom of the Almighty! Believe me again: the LORD wants you to ask Him for His wisdom! He gave us the Scriptures for our edification.

I have no idea how long I will live. Yet while I do, I want everything to count for Him and His glory! Most of you who are receiving this Grands Letter are much younger than I. Let’s make a pact! I will do what I’ve encouraged you to do; you, in turn, do the same thing and encourage and win others to Christ! You will never be sorry! God bless you! You are in my prayers.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(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.”