The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Isaiah 9:6-7, For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace. On the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”

What Isaiah recorded had been the plan of God the Father from eternity past. The plan was to provide and execute an eternal existence, as noted in the verses above.

As parents often conceal surprises they have for their children, so the LORD has concealed His Universal Plan for all mankind – concealed, that is, until His day of Divine Revelation. In the meantime, “there will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace… The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”

It is difficult, if not impossible, however, to ascertain at this time in history exactly what the LORD is doing. We can see Israel back in her ancestral land. We can understand that she is being challenged by her historical enemies. Yet, there is much involved beyond what we can understand.

The prophet Isaiah clearly foretold the birth of the LORD Jesus Christ and that there would be no end to His Kingdom. He was introduced as

“Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father (and) Prince of Peace.” Could it not be that we would learn more if we embraced Jesus Christ as the Owner of that fourfold designation?

Ask yourself: “Is Jesus Christ that ‘Wonderful Counselor’ to me?” Am I relying upon Him for counsel with respect to my life’s decisions? Is He truly the One and only “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,” and “Prince of Peace” to us? He is if we are thoroughly committed to Him!

War in the Middle East continues, as prophesied in Scripture. Would we not be wise to believe and be committed to Jesus Christ? I should think so – especially as time is running out!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom