The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 3:13-22, “How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.
14 For her profit is better than the profit of silver and her gain better than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who hold her fast.
19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, by understanding He established the heavens.
20 By His knowledge the deeps were broken up and the skies drip with dew.
21 My son, let them not vanish from your sight; keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 So they will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.”

Inasmuch as Solomon was the author of the passage cited above, it is only normal that we should view him as the author of all wisdom, even that which is cited elsewhere. Only a brief knowledge of the wonders, which were created by his hand, are an indication of his wisdom.

If you are following on television the multiple rocket attacks upon Israel by Iranian forces, you will soon discover Israel’s wisdom –or lack of it– by the retaliation she administers. The same may be said regarding the exploration of missiles being touted by Israel.

There’s a lovely, lively, elderly couple that serve as “Welcomers,” at the door where I enter church on Sunday mornings. They have willingly and faithfully accepted the responsibilities that accompany their service. My guess is that they have never thought of not being faithful.

Seeing them every Sunday is such an encouragement to me! Faithfulness, honesty, friendliness all wrapped together reminds me of my responsibilities:
“…what I say in greeting them is spoken in all honesty,” remembering the old saying that “the chickens ultimately come home to roost.” What I am to others will someday become what others are to me. We would all do well to bring that into our life’s focus. God bless you!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom