The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Obadiah 1:1-3, “Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom: ‘We have heard a report from the LORD, and an envoy has been sent among the nations saying, ‘Arise and let us go against her for battle‘–

2 “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you are greatly despised.

3 “The arrogance of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in the loftiness of your dwelling place, who say in your heart, ‘Who will bring me down to earth?’’

According to Dr. Robert Lee, author of The Outlined Bible, there were numerous men in this biblical era who were known by the name Obadiah. As of this writing, however, we know of but one and must assume him to be this author that was also known to the Old Testament people of Israel.

Israel, however, was the exclusive people for whom warring nations sought annihilation. Those nations that were not following the LORD’s people sought to discredit and erase them altogether.

Yet, Israel had remained true to the LORD, and the LORD was determined to protect her. It is the same with us. When we trust Him as our LORD and Savior, He places us under divine protective custody. He, therefore, becomes our Protector.

Residing under the protective custody of our LORD and Savior does not mean, however, that we are living above sin. How we could wish that were the case! Still, we have the LORD’s protection and His provision. We are thereby His children, living in His family. What could be more glorious! Only one thing: Living with Him in eternity!

This life on earth is but preparatory to eternal life. In the meantime, we have the responsibility to yield to His will daily and seek earnestly to represent Him in our daily lives.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

United States of America

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

– Corrie ten Boom