The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 3:25-32, “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.
23 Then you will walk in your way securely and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes…”

My day usually commences with breakfast, an hour “trip” in the Kehuna Chair, a cup of strong coffee, listening to Christian music on BBN Radio, and watching the television news concerning Israel.

Today was much like any other day, except that the Israeli news carried a “live” raid (i.e. live, as I viewed it) of Israeli air forces hammering Lebanon. Viewed from the cockpit, I have never before viewed a bombing raid that didn’t give the opportunity of a quick breath!

No Scripture passage could be more adept to what spiritual believers encounter than this one above, scripted by King Solomon for those who confront the enemy in battle.

Solomon warns Israel not to be afraid. Fear is the foremost enemy in any battle. Yet, for the believer, the LORD is his foremost shield. The earth and the heavens are the work of the LORD! And those who inhabit the earth are His people.

The seven verses noted above say “Do not” seven times. Israel often failed to heed the LORD’s warnings! If we are wise, we will elect to follow all that He says.

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