The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Ephesians 5:15-21, “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.

18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the

Spirit,

19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and

making melody with your heart to the Lord;

20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God,

even the Father;

21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.”

Graduation is usually at the end of the school year. With the COVID pandemic upon us at this time, many schools are omitting the graduation exercise. Yet, when graduation ceremonies exist, there is usually a feature speaker. As I read the verses above, it occurred to me that a speaker’s text is right here in this passage. Read on…

1. Be wise in the way you live. Live according to God’s Word. Things that seem appropriate because others are engaging in them, may not be His way for you.

2. Conserve your time! Time is running out. There is no “refill” on time. None of us lives forever, so use your time in the best, possible way.

3. Don’t be stupid! Always adhere to God’s will. He is and will always be smarter than you; so, remember that He wants the best for you and your life.

4. Be ever and always under control. Call on the Holy Spirit for His guidance and strength. Don’t fight Him when He says, “Put on the brakes!”

5. Be joyful when you speak and sing. Always focus your joy on the LORD!

6. Give thanks to the LORD and for all things. Anything He disallows is for your good. He may later reveal why He said “No!” or He may not.

7. Live willingly in subjection to other believers! No one person has all the answers to everything, yet some believers have the gift of wisdom. Choose your counselor carefully. Select someone older than you. Then weigh carefully all counsel and be exceedingly prayerful.

Now, read again the verses above, assessing yourself in relation to the Word. It might be good to memorize this section of the Word and have it “ready for action.”

Pray for the LORD to make His will known to you, regardless of what it concerns.

And don’t forget to say “Thank You” to the LORD Jesus.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom