The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 21:22-24, “Now it came about at that time that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, ‘God is with you in all that you do;
23 now therefore, swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my offspring or with my posterity, but according to the kindness that I have shown to you, you shall show to me and to the land in which you have sojourned.’
24 Abraham said, ‘I swear it.’”

Even the most cursory examination reveals truth, if examined in a careful and sincere manner. Such truth was resident in Abraham, whom Abimelech commended as one who worshipped and served the LORD. Is it not worthy beyond words to be known as the LORD’s servant? Or is there anything more precious than to have it said of you that “God is with you in all that you do”?

Most of us glibly say, “Thank the LORD” when something that could have worked against us, turned out well. Yet, unless we are committed to Him, He has no obligation to protect us from any adverse circumstance. What we may have viewed as His protection of us might well have been His protection of someone else, who stood nearby.

Abimelech was protected from doing wrong because of the LORD’s love for Abraham. Those who know Him often unknowingly bring His protection on others without the knowledge of either. It is much more commendable, however, when we all are committed by faith and trust in the LORD. It can then be said of us, “God is with you in all that you do.”

Is He with you? Are you committed to Him in full surrender of your life? The LORD always resides with those who are His own. Thus, when you are His, you live fully and completely under His protection. Commit your life to Him! There is no greater protection! And there is no reason to ever worry!

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