The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Leviticus 23:1-6, “The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying,
2 ‘Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, “The LORD’S
appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations—
My appointed times are these:
3 “For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there
is a Sabbath of complete rest, a holy convocation. You shall not
do any work; it is a Sabbath to the LORD in all your dwellings.
4 ‘These are the appointed times of the LORD, holy convocations
which you shall proclaim at the times appointed for them.
5 ‘In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight
is the LORD’S Passover.
6 ‘Then on the fifteenth day of the same month there is the Feast
of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you shall eat
unleavened bread.”

What would you say about an email that read “Your appointment
is confirmed”? Undoubtedly, you would first want to determine the
nature of the “appointment.” Was it a medical appointment, or a
lunchen date with a friend that you had forgotten? Or could it be
something your banker needed to know?

Such should be the same with your appointments with the LORD.
The Scriptural verses above clearly depict the nature and value
of the LORD’s appointments with the children of Israel. They were
His children; thus, He possesses every right to require
adherence to His directives.

The same is true of every born-again believer of Jesus Christ!
There are spiritual directives that He gives that will fulfill our lives.
Even medical directives are given for our benefit. How much more beneficial are the LORD’s directives for us!

Yes, the verses above concern Israel, not the church. Yet, the
parallels are always valid observations. We need to fellowship
with other believers in church each week. We need to witness of
our LORD to those with whom we come into contact each day.

We need to secure a time and place for daily prayer with the LORD. And we need to be sensitive to His communication with us concerning all things throughout the activities of the day. How much more He will bless us, if we adhere to His commands!

Are you listening to Him? What is His appointment for you today?

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