The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 20:7-8, “Now therefore, restore the man’s wife, for he
is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you
do not restore her, know that you shall surely die, you and all
who are yours.”
8So Abimelech arose early in the morning and called all his
servants and told all these things in their hearing; and the men
were greatly frightened.”

The story behind these verses is not long. Abraham’s half-sister
was also his wife. When he entered King Abimelech’s territory,
it was vitally necessary that he have Sarah to identify herself
as his “sister,” so as to avoid a conflict with Abimelech. When
Abimelech discovered that Sarah was Abraham’s wife, as well
as his sister, he confronted Abraham regarding the lie.

The LORD had protected Sarah and had instructed Abimelech
that Abraham would pray for him. This is the first mention of
prayer in the Bible. It should, therefore, be a reminder to us to
pray before we seek to understand anything in the Word of
God.

There are several Hebrew words translated “pray” or “prayer”;
still, we need not know the vary nuisances of the words in
order to engage in communion with Almighty God. He
understands our intentions more than we do. And as an
earthly father makes allowances for his immature son, so the
LORD makes allowances for our lack of understanding.

Prayer is the key to understanding the LORD’s Word! Don’t
force meanings on His Words; allow Him to reveal themselves.
Serious, sincere prayer draws us closer to Him. What can be
better than that?

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