The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 139:1-6, “O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me.
2 Thou dost know when I sit down and when I rise up; Thou dost understand my thought from afar.
3 Thou dost scrutinize my path and my lying down, And art intimately acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O LORD , Thou dost know it all.
5 Thou hast enclosed me behind and before, And laid Thy hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot attain to it.”

Have you ever truly believed that you could think or do something of which the LORD could not know? The psalmist says that such is impossible. Most of us could not conceal a single thought that our wise and observant parents could not discern. On a purely human level, it is called “observation.” But it’s much, much more on the spiritual level. The psalmist admits that the knowledge of the LORD is “too wonderful…too high…” thoroughly unattainable! Why? because He is the LORD and He knows it all.

In earlier issues of this Letter, I have sought to emphasize prayer. I believe in prayer; I shall always believe in prayer. Having said that, there are times when prayer is more than a sincere expression of words. It is simply being still in the presence of the LORD. Thoughts are there; yet, they are not expressed. There is no reason to express them. You are in His presence, and He knows everything of your every intention. “

Experiences like that can occur between a husband and his wife. The focus of the eyes, the slight warmth of a smile that breaks through silent lips says it all. That too can be a spiritual communication; yet as preciousl as those moments are, they never break into the heavenly realm of the deep and loving communion with the LORD Jesus Christ. There’s an old hymn entitled, “Take time to be holy.” It does take time to be holy. Carve out some significant time –holy time—just for a quiet communion with the Savior. It will enrich your life and you will find yourslef becoming more and more like Him.

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