The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Timothy 2:11-13, “It is a trustworthy statement:

For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12 If we endure, we will also reign with Him;

If we deny Him, He also will deny us;

13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful,

for He cannot deny Himself.”

Paul often spoke in positive-negative statements. Just as

electricity requires both a positive charge and a negative

charge, so does the Christian life. ~ This is a reliable word,

he says. Here then are the two positives: 1) If we died with

Him (and we did), we shall also live with Him. 2) If we patiently

endure (and we will), we will also reign with Him. Then, he

give us the two negatives: 1) If we say “no” to Him or deny

Him to others, He will deny knowing us. 2) If we are faithless

in being and doing what He desires and has given us to do,

He will remain faithful. Why? Because the LORD cannot

be or do what is contrary to His holy nature. ~ Think of it

like this: Have you ever done anything contrary to what

your parents desired of you? Did your parents then do

what they had told you not to do? Of course not! Had they

done what they told you not to do, they would be denying

the very thing right they had desired in you. While this may

sometimes break down with human beings, it never breaks

down with God! Always trust Him and do His will. That

always brings His blessings!

Love you; and may the LORD make us faithful always,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

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