The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Isaiah 9:6-7, “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.”

We are currently in that season of the year when we celebrate the birth of our
LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. Notwithstanding the joy that attends our
celebration, the verses above exalt His person and His work, both of which
result in our salvation and exaltation of Him.

Isaiah looks steadfastly beyond his own time to a time of peace and justice and
everlasting righteousness. Looking at the cruelty of multiple nations of our own
time, it is difficult to grasp the “justice and righteousness” the prophet foretells. Yet, because Isaiah is a God-fearing prophet, we rest patiently and trustingly in the truths he announces. After all, it is the Word of our LORD through one of His foremost prophets. It cannot be without His blessing; and it cannot fail to accomplish what He pleases.

The Child of whom the prophet speaks will be the pillar upon whom the LORD’s government will rest. Every prophecy, therefore, will rest upon the veracity of the Child. His Name is Jesus. True justice and righteousness will then prevail. “The
Zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”

Therefore, what difficulties do we now face that He cannot erase? We have but to trust Him. “The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”

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