The Grands Letter (Heb/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on October 10, 2019 4:23 pm (CST)Dear Grands,
Hebrews 13:18-21, “Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.
19 And I urge you all the more to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,
21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Paul is coming to the close of his letter to the Hebrew Christian Church when he asks for their prayers. Leaders, too, need prayers, especially those who have faithfully ministered the LORD’s Word. For some unknown reason, Paul has been hindered from being personally in their midst, and he wishes their prayers for him and his companions that they might soon be able to visit them in person. Personal appearance allows fellowship, but a letter can be read multiple times. Each has its advantage.
God the Father is the God of peace. He willingly sent His Son into the midst of the world’s population in order to bring it peace. The sacrifice of His Son, the LORD Jesus, was an offer of peace. Through His shed blood on the Cross, He provided an exit from the world’s prison of evil. And through His Resurrection from the dead, He made offer to the whole world the forgiveness of sin and the assurance of Eternal Life with Him.
Whatever we need, be it physical, spiritual, or emotional, the LORD is able to provide help or enable us to cope with the malady’s plagues. Either way, He is the Great Shepherd, who leads, feeds, and in all ways provides for us, His sheep. The provisions He gives to us redound to His glory when we allow Him to work fully within and through us. May His glory that works to our benefit, ever and always be to His glory alone!
Jesus paid it all;
All to Him I owe,
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.
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.”
