The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 6:9, “the LORD has heard my supplication. The LORD receives my prayer.”

Sometimes in our desperation, we search for a Scripture verse that “fits” with our immediate dilemma. When Scripture verses are used in situations different from their
original meaning, we call it “proof texting.” Certainly, that does not mean that we are
to forego praying or cease searching for a biblical answer.

Somewhere I recall reading of a man who found and used this lethal combination in
the Bible:

And Judas “went away and hanged himself” (Matthew 27:5).
“What you have seen me do, hurry and do thou likewise” (Judges 9:43).
“Go in haste, or he will overtake us…” (2 Samuel 15:14).

Please note that there is no unity in such foolishness.

Recently, however, I received an email from a lady who was having great difficulty
constructing something on a rather complicated divice. Things were just not going
well. After finding no answer to her dilemma, this Christian lady decided to pray. She
then revisited the difficult situation and it was immediately resolved!

There’s an old song that Christians use to sing. We would do well to take it off of the
shelf and sing it again:

“What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear;
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer.”

What makes old hymns invaluable is that they were often borne out of life situations
that were impossible to bear without the LORD. We call on our pastors to pray for us;
how often do we pray for them? They face the same crises we all face. Pray today
for your pastor. You’ll both be glad you did!

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