The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 105:1-5, “Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known
His deeds among the peoples.
2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders.
3 Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
4 Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually.
5 Remember His wonders which He has done, His marvels and the judgments
uttered by His mouth…”

Everything that blesses our lives comes from the Lord! Thus, we should stand
ready to praise Him for all He has done!

The Psalmist suggests that we sing praises to Him, songs that remind us of His
wonders. The singing that glorifies Him comes from the deep recesses of our
hearts. Everyone loves harmony in singing; yet, the emphasis lies not upon
how well we sing musically, but upon the condition of our heart.

When our singing originates from the heart, He is glorified. It’s not how well
we sing, measured by those who hear our singing; rather, it is whether our
singing is expressive of praise to the LORD for all He has done.

Singing is also the means of seeking the LORD and His strength, instead of
excusing ourselves for the lack of harmony that is expressed in the singing of
others. While the LORD is surely able to differentiate between good and poor
singing; His interest is primarily focused upon the heart behind the music.

It is true that much of the music we encounter in churches today seems to
have a purpose other than the glorification of the LORD Jesus Christ. Yet, the
Apostle Paul encourages “…speaking to one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to
God, even the Father…” (Eph. 5:19-20)

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