The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 2:19-24, “Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.
20 The man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him.
21 So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place.
22 The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.
23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.”

Today is designated “Father’s Day.” According to my references, this day is celebrated in more than 50 countires of the world. It’s a worthy designation and should be viewed as such, especially where we fathers lovingly fulfill the role.

One of the outstanding fathers listed in the Scriptures is Abram. His name means “exalted father.” Subsequently, the LORD changed Abram’s name to Abraham, which means “father of a multitude.”

According to Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Abram “sojourned among his kindred in his native country of Chaldea…where he abode fifteen years.” Thereafter, the LORD called him to be the father of many nations; thus, his name was changed to “Abraham.”

We often alter the names of those we consider close friends. What we are tagged with, however, is usually related to how we behave or to the designation of the job to which we have been assigned. Responsibilites often produce name changes. Yet, these can be “good” or “bad.”

Do you possess a “nickname”? Is it one that rates well with you? If not, why not alter your ways in order that others might be compelled to change that name? The word “son” is often used by the man who is the boy’s true, physical son. “Stupid” (or a like name) is never a welcome designation.

Live up to your good name! It honors you; it honors your true father; and if you are a “born-again” believer, it honors the LORD.

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