The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 33:12-18, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,

The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.

13 The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;

14 From His dwelling place He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,

15 He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their works.

16 The king is not saved by a mighty army; a warrior is not delivered by great strength.

17 A horse is a false hope for victory; nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.

18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His lovingkindness.”

Who would have believed that a nation could mire itself down in such a mess? Particularly, is that so when we have such a heritage! Still, a child takes no notice of how clean his clothes are or what they cost his parents; he’s simply mesmerized by that puddle of water! It’s a blisteringly hot day, so why not engage in a little boy’s “cool off”?

Besides, we have money—ample money, as a nation! At least, we thought we did, until after our recent election. It was then that the truth was revealed! The idea that “You can’t do wrong and get by” underscores the importance of ethical behavior and personal responsibility in achieving lasting success and respect.

Yet, the Word of the LORD cries out: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD!”

We are not our own! We belong to our Maker! We are His children! Obedience is our responsibility! We possess Him as our Redeemer. He possesses us as His redeemed!

He has provided for us His Word. By it, we are to live and be honorable in His sight.

It is our responsibility, therefore, to love and cherish Christ as our Redeemer. We are to live as His children. Obedience is our forthright responsibility! We are to trust and obey.

Trust and Obey,

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus;

But to trust and obey.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

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