The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 23:22-26, “Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
23 Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, and he who sires a wise son will be glad in him.
25 Let your father and your mother be glad, and let her rejoice who gave birth to you.
26 Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes delight in my ways.”

Inasmuch as Solomon was the wisest, totally human being who ever lived, it might seem strange that he would urge his readers to “listen to your (earthly) father who begot you, and not despise your (earthly) mother when she is old.” The close proximity of the verses that follow emphasizes the importance of truth and “wisdom and instruction and understanding.” Does that resonate with you?

Solomon is saying that your parents will rejoice that you have listened to the LORD because listening to them is listening to Him. They will rejoice in you and be glad to call you their son. Live so that your parents can rejoice in you!

What causes one’s parents to rejoice on behalf of a son? Knowing that he has given his heart to the LORD causes them to rejoice! I pray for my children daily! I trust that you pray daily for your children, too!

Ultimately, the foundation of any nation is erected upon the families that constitute it. Parents who know and follow the LORD, demonstrate the life the LORD wants to reside in the children. That is the foundation of any nation. God bless you and your family as you bring honor and dedication to the LORD and to the nation where you live!

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