The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Isaiah 1:18-20, “Come now, and let us reason together,” says the LORD, “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.
19 ‘If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land;
20 But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.’ Truly, the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

I’ve made up my mind! I know what I’m going to do! Has anyone ever said that to you, or have you ever said that to someone? The chances are, you have experienced both at some remote time in your life. I cannot recall ever having someone threaten to take his own life. But, I have experienced some who have become so frustrated with their life situations that they don’t know where to turn for help.

In our verses above, the LORD reveals to the prophet Isaiah that His Jewish people were in serious rebellion against Him. They had provoked Him to anger; yet, before the LORD pours out His wrath upon His people, He appeals to them through the prophet. “Let’s reason together,” says the LORD. Think this thing through. Sin can be forgiven. Lives stained with scarlet can be washed “as white as snow.” It all depends on whether you are willing to trust Him and become obedient.

The sins that brought about this dilemma started with the LORD’s people; so the forgiveness of the LORD requires a change of man’s mind. It’s called repentance. Refusal, invites disaster from their enemies. It’s much the same with us: we have sinned against the LORD. Now, we must sincerely repent (change our minds and our life’s direction) and ask forgiveness from the LORD God. We can either be “willing and obedient” or “be devoured” by our enemies.

Make the smart move: turn from sin and throw yourself on the mercy of the LORD in Heaven. Why? because then we “shall eat the good of the land,” which means the LORD will bless His people. And when His people mind Him, honor and glory are bestowed upon the LORD. Give this some serious thought and let it apply to your own life. You’ll be glad you did!

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