The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Isaiah 9:2-7, “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them.
3 You shall multiply the nation, You shall increase their gladness; They will be glad in Your presence as with the gladness of harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
4 For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, as at the battle of Midian.
5 For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, and cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”

The Bible is the Book of the Ages. It is also the Book of Current Times and the Book of the Future. It speaks to us of the LORD’s dealings with peoples of the past; how He dealt with them in good times and in bad times. It speaks of how
He dealt with His People in times long ago. And in that the LORD never changes, His Word speaks to us in our times, as well.

The principles that are set forth in the Scriptures never change. Mankind changes, but the principles that govern men’s lives, never change! Sad-to-say, but it’s often that being held captive is the only time when we look to Him for help. The storms rage, and we pray! He intervenes, the storm subsides; and we go right back to living by our own rules. We live as if we never needed Him.

Whether you know it or not, we are currently living in troublesome times! Our
beloved United States is itself gearing up for a presidential election. There are some 60 verses throughout the Scriptures that carry the phrase “in His hands.”
Many are looking for the LORD to straighten the crooked pathways on which
the world’s nations are traveling.

The destiny of many nations lies in the integrity of their leadership. The LORD will give them all what they deserve. America is no exception. Pray for our forthcoming leadership. The prayers of the dedicated moves the heart of the LORD! Live cleanly that the LORD might hear our prayers and bless us!

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