The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 119:130-134, “The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
131 I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for Your commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, after Your manner with those who love Your name.
133 Establish my footsteps in Your Word, and do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.”

These words of the Psalmist are humbling. Just imagine living the life of the one who wrote this psalm, yet falling to your knees with your head to the ground, crying out to the LORD from your heart and soul for His divine Light!

The greatness of life is measured by the humble cry for the LORD’s help! The psalmist envisioned his life as needy. He had no strength or power within himself. His earnest need is sounded in his verbal cries: “Turn to me… be gracious to me… Establish my footsteps… Redeem me… Teach me Your statutes.” How totally, thoroughly, often, the psalmist viewed his need of God.

We all want to be admired whether we play sports, or excel academically.
Moreover, what is admirable above either is simply throwing our lives on the mercy of the LORD and trusting Him to use us “to the praise of His glory.”

This is not quiting; it’s trusting everything to the LORD Jesus Christ. He has entrusted us with certain abilities that exist for His praise. View a proud parent whose child has excelled in school. Christ glories in our progress, all of which at its root is spiritual. Thus, all praise redounds to Him, and to Him alone.

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