The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Job 11:12-20, “An idiot will become intelligent when the foal of a wild donkey is born a man.

13 If you would direct your heart right and spread out your hand to Him,

14 If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and do not let wickedness dwell in your tents;

15 “Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral defect, and you would be steadfast and not fear.

16 “For you would forget your trouble, as waters that have passed by, you would remember it.

17 “Your life would be brighter than noonday; darkness would be like the morning.

18 “Then you would trust, because there is hope; and you would look around and rest securely.

19 “You would lie down and none would disturb you, And many would entreat your favor.

20 “But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and there will be no escape for them; and their hope is to

breathe their last.”

It’s nothing short of amazing how the Scriptures capture just where we are! This passage ought to be read at least once a week, if not more often! “An idiot will become intelligent when—“? When he directs his heart correctly and spreads out his hand to the LORD! Hope comes from trust, and security arrives the instant we put that trust in Him!

How often we simply ruminate upon the problems we face. Oh, me; oh, my! When that occurs, we can be sure we’re landlocked in trouble. How did I get into this? What will I do now? The answer is simple –so simple, indeed, that we often stumble into forgetfulness. It’s all clearly stated in verse 13: “If you would direct your heart right, –spread out your hand to Him!” He is the answer to everything! Fear brings trouble, and trouble brings fear. It’s a whirlwind of difficulties, satisfied only when we allow the LORD to be in constant control!

Remember that old song:

Forget your troubles, come on get happy;

We’re gonna chase all your cares away;

Shout “Hallelujah,” come on get happy;

We’re headin’ for the Judgment Day!

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 Boo