The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 2:14-15, “But thanks be to God, who always leads

us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma

of the knowledge of Him in every place. 15 For we are a fragrance

of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among

those who are perishing…”

You stink! You need a bath! Did you ever hear words like these

from your mother? Believe me, I have! And I learned quickly that

it was better coming from someone who loved you than from anyone

else. The Apostle Paul thanks the LORD, who “manifests through

us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of (Christ)” everywhere we

go. Of course, Paul is speaking metaphorically. But look at what

he says: the LORD gives us the knowledge of Himself, and that

knowledge permeates the atmosphere everywhere we go. This

knowledge is like a beautiful aroma to all with whom we come in

contact. It excels the most gorgeous perfume. The lost and the

saved alike notice the difference in our lives. That’s what gives

us the opportunity to share the Gospel with the lost and more of

the knowledge of Him to the saved. Either way, we exemplify

Him, and He is glorified!

May you radiate a “sweet” smell today everywhere you go!

We love you always, but more easily when you “smell sweetly,”

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas