The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

II Chronicles 1:7-12, “In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, ‘Ask what I shall give you.’

8 And Solomon said to God, ‘Thou hast dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and hast made me king in his place.

9 ‘Now, O LORD God, Thy promise to my father David is fulfilled; for Thou hast made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.

10 “Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can rule this great people of Thine?’

11 “And God said to Solomon, ‘Because you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth, or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge, that you may rule My people, over whom I have made you king,

12 wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed, nor those who will come after you.’”

Have you ever had the experience of someone saying to you, “Whatever you want, I will give it to you?” Perhaps a friend has noticed your eyes focusing on

a particular object. You may have been embarrassed that the friend had noticed.

I can only imagine how Solomon felt when the LORD said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.” There was no “choice” involved on Solomon’s part. It was an “open-ended” gesture! What’s more, it was a certain promise from the LORD.

The Word of the LORD offers us more than we know—certainly more than we deserve. He only requires that we utilize His gift “to the praise of His glory!”

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas,

United States of America

“We will never know that Christ is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”

– Corrie ten Boom