The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 3:5-13, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof,
12 For whom the LORD loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.”

The key to confidence is one of the most valuable assets a person may have. It is especially valuable when that confidence rests in the LORD. Some of you, who are reading this just now. know how devistating it when trust rests on one’s self alone. It’s often the same when we look to others to provide what we need, but have discovered no confidence in them as well.

We are encouraged to place all of our trust in the LORD. It does not matter what the subject is, or how dedicated the closest of friends may be, no one will ever care for you like Jesus. That’s why the Word says, “In all your ways, acknowledge Him…”

“But, how do we know we can trust Him?” you ask. The answer is plane and simple: If you cannot trust the LORD Jesus and the Holy Spirit of God, who can you trust? It’s like being on the bottom floor with only one elevator button marked “UP.” There’s only one sure way. “Don’t be wise in your own eyes…” (v. 7). Do what He leads you to do –nothing else!

The Father has two choices for you: honor the LORD (vv.9ff) or “reject (His) discipline” (v. 11).
You know the one that is wise. Follow His leadership! Reject only what He rejects! You will
“find wisdom” and “gain understanding.”

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