The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Ephesians 5:15-20, “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…”

One of my granddaughters recently had surgery and was was manouvering down the steps at my house with crutches. I was ahead of her, when I tripped and almost fell, bringing a solemn voice of warning from between the crutches. Isn’t that how we often live? We’re focused critically on the lives of others, instead of how we ourselves should live.

Time is irredemable. As I write, is it ten minutes after an hour that will never come again. Those moments are gone forever! It’s as if the voice of the Apostle Paul were screaming at me, “Make the most of your time! It will never come again!” Have I measured my time well today? Were there wasted moments that I wish I could retrieve? Regardless, I am instructed “…not be foolish, but (to) understand what the will of the LORD is,” and to abide by His will and by His guidance.

If we are sensible, we will understand and obey the will of the LORD. Our hearts will sing hymns and make joyful melodies that glorify Him. At the same time, we will be giving thanks to Him for all things –even things we might humanly assess as inadequate for Him. Yet, in our hearts, we are “giving thanks for all things in the Name of our LORD Jesus Christ.” He alone is deserving of our worship and praise. Practice praising the LORD! Practice thanking Him for all things! Honest and earnest praise directed to Jesus will have a reciprocal effect on you as you offer it. May God bless your abundantly today!

Heartily in Christ,

(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