The Grands Letter (Num/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on October 3, 2023 5:47 am (CST)Dear Grands,
Numbers 32:20-23, “So Moses said to them, ‘If you will do this, if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for the war,
21 and all of you armed men cross over the Jordan before the LORD until He has driven His enemies out from before Him,
22 and the land is subdued before the LORD, then afterward you shall return and be free of obligation toward the LORD and toward Israel, and this land shall be yours for a possession before the LORD.
23 “But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.’”
Have you ever gone far out of your way to help someone, only to
have them turn against you? How did you feel? What emotions
arose in your thoughts toward them? Has someone ever given you
a gift that they prized, but that you thought to be virtually worthless?
If you’ve ever encountered such a situation, you have somewhat
of an understanding of how the LORD Himself felt when the sons
of Israel –the LORD’s own people– objected to crossing the Jordan
River and entering the land that the LORD had promised them. Yes,
they faced an obligation, but the reward was stupendous!
It’s virtually the same today when the Gospel of Jesus Christ is
preached and you learn what the LORD has done for you at the
Cross; yet you reject Him as if what you would receive from Him
were to your benefit only!
Moses scorned the people for their refusal of the LORD’s gift of
the land. Only two (Joshua and Caleb) stood ready to go! And
the multiple blessings that came to them and their children are
traceable to their obedience. “If you do this…” the LORD’s
Salvation will benefit your children and grandchildren, just as
you are currently influencing them now.
If, however, you do not accept the LORD Jesus into your heart
and life, “…be sure your sin will find you out.”
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
