The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 3:1-8, “My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments;
2 For length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you.
3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones.”

Solomon possessed amazing wisdom! It was a sure and true gift from the LORD. At the same time, he did not always utilize wisdom. Toward the end of his life, he recognized his failures and sought to equip his son that he might do better in his own life. So, if the choice were yours, would you choose wisdom and long life or gold and silver and jewels? One of the values of not possessing great riches is that no one can take from you what you don’t have.

Look carefully at your choices: years of life; a life of peace; kindness and truth; and a good reputation in the sight of both God and your fellowman. Is it solely a gift or is there something you have to do to possess it? The Scripture says each and every one of them is yours if you embrace them by faith in the LORD. Learn to lean on Him instead of on your own thoughts. Acknowledge the LORD as lord of your life and He will provide you with the wisdom you need for every encounter.

Have a genuine respect for the LORD and turn away from evil. Don’t give in to yourself, thinking that you can procure wisdom and understanding without Him. You cannot! When you turn from Him, He removes His wisdom from within you, and you return to the weaknesses you possessed prior to trusting in Him. Be smart! Admit that you are weak without the LORD! Then yield yourself totally to Him. You body will experience healing and you will be refreshed even to the depths of your bones.

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