The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 86:14-17, “O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, and a band of violent men have sought my life, and they have not set You before them.
15 But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me; Oh grant Your strength to Your servant, and save the son of Your handmaid.
17 Show me a sign for good, that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed, because You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.”

A curious event happened this past week. A long-time and very close friend phoned me and shared some events that could have been tragic, except for the intervention of the LORD. “Every time something sinister occurs,” he said, “the LORD intervenes with something good. Just think about it.”

Thoughts came to mind what Norman Grubb had quoted from the book Pipe Line to Battle, by the British Major P. W. Rainer. While equally matched, the German Panzer Division of the elite Afrika Korps…

“…suddenly came stumbling across the barren sand with their hands in the air. Cracked and black with coagulated blood, their swollen tongues were protruding from their mouths…, they tore water bottles from the necks of our men and poured life-giving swallows between their parched lips…they overran the British defenses and found a 6-inch water pipe…shot holes in it and drank deeply. Only when they had taken great gulps, did they realize that it was sea water!”

The British had used the pipe as a test pipe for fresh water and would have soon provided it; but the Nazis taste had been anesthetized by brackish water they had been drinking. “Such an incredible happening as this cannot be treated as a mere coincidence. Assuredly the hand of Almighty God is in evidence once more, coming to our aid when weighty issues are in the balance.”

Never take “defeat” for granted! The LORD is alert to the needs of His children! Furthermore, He is capable of fulfilling what He initiates. Just as a godly parent watches over his child, the LORD watches over His children. Learn to trust Him; and when something sinister lurks at the door of your life, just know and believe that the LORD of everything good is there to protect you.

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