The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Hebrews 11:20-22, “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come.

21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.”

Men are always proud of their sons! Especially is this true when a son achieves the level of his father. Isaac was the son of promise. Remember that Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah, his wife, was 90 when the LORD promised them a son. That son of promise was Isaac, who in turn, was the father of Jacob. Jacob was a man of faith and the father of Joseph.

Much more could be said of Joseph than will be in this letter. The admiration of Jacob for Joseph was excelled by the LORD’s admiration of him.

There is no personality in all of Scripture, who was more Christ-like than Joseph, with the notable exception of Jesus Himself. Joseph was loved of his father, hated of his brothers, thrown into a cistern, raised from the cistern, sold for 20 pieces of silver, ultimately exalted to the right hand of Pharaoh. All of these characteristics (as well as others) are later depicted in the life of Jesus Christ Himself.

What is more than worth your interest (and mine) is noticing that Joseph did nothing to promote himself, whether with his father, his brothers, or Potipher. The LORD pushed Joseph into every position and Joseph brought glory to the LORD wherever he was placed. Isn’t that what our LORD wants of us? Don’t worry about things that lie ahead! Don’t seek to maneuver yourself into what looks to be a desirable position of authority. The LORD knows who is best fitted for every opening. Just pray for His will to be done. He will place you appropriately. Often, those “opportunities” that look so good turn out to be not so good. Best to follow the Leader. Look at what was accomplished through those who did! God bless you!

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.”