The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 37:23-28, “The steps of a man are established by the LORD; and He delights in his way.
24 When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; because the LORD is the One who holds his hand.
25 I have been young, and now I am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, or his descendants begging bread.
26 All day long he is gracious and lends; and his descendants are a blessing.
27 Depart from evil, and do good, so you will abide forever.
28 For the LORD loves justice, and does not forsake His godly ones; they are preserved forever; but the descendants of the wicked will be cut off.”

It is utterly unquestionable but that the LORD is ever and always in control over the events in the universe. We know that He controls the heavenly bodies, and through them He controls light and energy as it befalls the earth.

At the same time, we are forced to admit that man often fails in his multiple attempts to be in charge and exercise his own control over the universe. Still, the Psalmist argues that man is subject to failure, and would be fallen forever were it not for the Hand of the LORD strengthening him. In fact, throughout his lifetime, this psalmist has never seen the righteous forsaken by the LORD.

It is the contention of the Scripture immediately before us that the LORD is gracious in His provisions for the righteous. The LORD loves justice, and He forsakes not a single one who is righteous. In fact, His godly ones “are preserved forever,” while the wicked will be cut off.

This leaves those of us who are committed to Christ without a single, valid complaint. Verse 31 goes on to say, “The law of his (the righteous man’s) God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.” Instead of presuming on the grace of God, we would do well to be grateful for His love and provisions for us. It’s about time we said, “Thank You, LORD” and lived
with gratitude for all He is and does.

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