The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Samuel 2:7-10, “The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts.
8 “He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with nobles, and inherit a seat of honor; for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and He set the world on them.
9 “He keeps the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; for not by might shall a man prevail.
10 “Those who contend with the LORD will be shattered; against them He will thunder in the heavens, the LORD will judge the ends of the earth; and He will give strength to His king, and will exalt the horn of His anointed.”

There are multiple verses in the Bible that tell of the infinite goodness of the LORD. These verses are rich with information concerning His greatness! The LORD also provides in abundance all that a righteous man needs; and He exalts him from his lowliness to the “seat of honor” that He has prepared for him.

These verses of the LORD exist to show care for those who live righteously. Yet those who contend with the LORD will “be shattered.” As with parents, who bear children to love and adore them, the LORD has created all mankind to love and worship Him.

When a child behaves and honors his parents, the LORD will provide everything he needs, often even beyond his desire. If, however, he disobeys his parents’ directives, punishment will ultimately be his reward. It is the parents’ responsibility to train their children in the way of the LORD. Should they fail, the LORD will deal with them as they ought to have dealt with their own children.

Those who “contend with the LORD,” or claim exemption from His authority, will nevertheless, be an object of His displeasure. All mankind belongs to Him as He is the Creator! Our sin requires His forgiveness, just as a child’s disobedience requires reconciliation with his parents.

Have you reconciled with the LORD? Remember that He is the One who is in charge; and reconciliation requires acknowledgement of your sin and your asking His forgiveness. God bless you! May you know the joys of an obedient child.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We will never know that Christ is all we need
until He becomes all that we have.”
– Corrie ten Boom