The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 1:18-25, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,
23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them.
25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.”

How often we hear people carelessly use the name of the LORD in an other than spiritual manner. I cannot recall that I ever heard anyone say, “by the name of Zeus, I will…” or swear “as sure as Hermes lives.”

Slamming the name of anyone, intentionally or not, is to disgrace the person. Reverencing the name of the LORD is one way we show Him honor. The Bible teaches that God is love; and all the good we possess, or ever hope to possess, emanates from Him.

The psalmist wrote, “Worship the LORD with reverence and rejoice with trembling. Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him” (Psa. 2:11-12)!

When was the last time you consciously worshipped the LORD in prayer? or in the serious study of His Word? or utilized the opportunity to introduce Him to someone who needed Him in his life? This is what it means to “worship the LORD in reverence…”

Often we hear or read of someone who smugly smears the name of Jesus, apparently without suffering His wrath. Yet, the day of His vengeance cannot forever be avoided. To reject Him is also a smearing of His Name. He died for you, and you’ve never said, “Thank You, LORD.”

What is equally worse is never to know His divine love. Coming to know Him is a simple matter of trust. Just ask Him to forgive your sins and take control of your life. You’ll be amazed with His love when you do!

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