The Grands Letter (2 Sam/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on February 7, 2026 5:09 am (CST)
Dear Grands,
2 Samuel 22:47-51, “The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock; and exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
48 The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,
49 Who also brings me out from my enemies; You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man.
50 “Therefore, I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the nations, And I will sing praises to Your name.
51 “He is a tower of deliverance to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever.”
I didn’t finish reading it. It came in the mail and purported to be how the LORD had changed his life; yet, after having read but a few lines, I realized that it was not so much a testimony of what the LORD had done in the man’s life, as it was a “teaser” toward something I needed not to know. It was purely political in nature. What’s more, it “invited” me to contribute to his forthcoming campaign. (Who needs monetary support if he has the King of Kings on his side?)
No, “The LORD lives…” and that He lives within me is all I truly need. He is that Solid Rock that undergirds and supports my life. That’s all that I need. He delivers me from the heat of my enemies and rescues me from those who would do me harm. Who could ask for anything more? Thus, I am committed to Him, as He is committed to me!
May the blessed LORD be as merciful and bountiful to others as He has been toward me! That is my heartfelt prayer. And may we ever rejoice in His lovingkindness!
Heartily in Christ,
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
