The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 3:5-12, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

8 It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

9 Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce.

10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD or loathe His reproof,

12 For whom the LORD loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.”

There is no question but that these are practical words of wisdom from the LORD. We are to trust the LORD thoroughly and unconditionally, knowing that He knows everything even before it occurs, and will always direct us safely through every difficult encounter.

We must always completely rely upon Him, whether or not we understand His instruction or the direction of His leadership. His wisdom always enables us to avert evil and avoid the hurt that evil inevitably brings.

Irrespective of His incalculable wealth, our offerings, like small, thoughtful gifts, lovingly honor and bless Him, respecting His goodness to us.

We can rest with assurance that His discipline will be applied, not because He delights in administering it, but because it’s beneficial to our behavior in all matters of life. The end result is that we learn, and our deportment in life redounds to His honor and glory!

The LORD, therefore, delights in His children and rejoices in their love. May He ever be praised and loved for His multiplied blessings!

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