The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Job 37:19-24, “Teach us what we shall say to Him; we cannot arrange our case because of darkness.
20 “Shall it be told Him that I would speak? Or should a man say that he would be swallowed up?
21 “Now men do not see the light which is bright in the skies; but the wind has passed and cleared them.
22 “Out of the north comes golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.
23 “The Almighty– we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power and He will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.
24 “Therefore men fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”

As you would expect, it is impossible to read with understanding the Holy Scriptures
without knowing their meaning. Further, it is impossible to know the meaning of the
Scriptures without the LORD’s spiritual light. This is precisely why Job says, “Teach
us what we shall say to Him…” Simultaneously, he admits that he “cannot arrange our
case” with sin in our lives. Sin is always synonymous with darkness.

Without light, we cannot see. Yet, it is not merely physical light; it is spiritual light that
we need. It is the spectacular, Spiritual Light that comes from the LORD alone. It’s a
golden splendor that encircles the LORD in “awesome majesty.”

The LORD is encompassed with a powerful Light that arises from Him alone! Yet, the same “encompassing Light” locates us and reveals our works to Him. What are we to
do when His Light reveals our true selves? Will He not also require that we give account
of all that we have done and not done? His power can forgive us; yet, He will surely also hold us to account!

As if our awareness in that Hour of Confession were not sufficient, the LORD’s
personal presence will itself undoubtedly be sufficient to frighten us beyond words! To
lessen our condemnation in that hour, does it not seem best that we commence to do
right today? Teach us, O LORD, that we may be prepared to stand before You!

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