The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Joshua 24:13-15, “’I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and cities which you had not built, and you have lived in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’
14 “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.
15 “If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

One of the most solemn events in life comes at the point of a leader’s passing his leadership to another. It can be a military leader, whose men have witnessed his bravery in the face of the enemy. It can be a long-time friend, whose wisdom has guided friends and families, avoiding their missteps in the vicissitudes of life. Such was the situation with Joshua.

Israel’s leadership had commenced with Moses, who led them out of Egypt
and across the Red Sea. Then came Joshua, who had commanded their forces as they pushed onward toward the Promised Land –the land the LORD had reserved for them.

Now, as the time has come for Joshua to relinquish his leadership, he reviews their victories and credits the LORD as the One who provided it all. He encourages the people to live daily by the words and law of Moses and to resist turning away from the Book’s teachings.

Joshua further warns them not to associate with people that embrace beliefs that are not from the true God. Cling to the LORD your God, as you have up to this very day. For the time will comes when you will be tempted to drift from the LORD.

Just remember where you once were before the LORD came into your life. I’ve made my decision to live and serve the LORD! Have you made your decision for Him? I pray that you have.

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