The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 20:19-21, “So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week,

and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews,

Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’

20 And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side.

The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

21 So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me,

I also send you.’”

Jesus had been their protector. They always felt safe when He was with them.

But when He died, the fear of their enemies –the Jews—returned. They did

what all of us do when we’re afraid; they hid themselves behind closed doors.

Doubtlessly, they wondered what they would now do. Jesus was gone. They

were alone and empty. Did you ever feel like that? We sure have!

But, suddenly, and without the slightest warning, Jesus appeared!! And He

Said, “Peace be with you.” It startled them beyond words! He was there—

in their very midst! He was standing, speaking. He was ALIVE!! Further, He

revealed the scars of His crucifixion. They were not dreaming. It was not

an apparition. They were seeing and hearing Him. The plan He had for them

was revealed. “…as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” They rejoiced

exceedingly. ~ Jesus Christ IS alive! He has a plan for you and us. His plan

is simple, but it requires strength and courage. Just tell others about Him.

Tell them of His death for our sins and His resurrection from the dead. Some

will believe; some will not. But, we are to love them and share with them

that He is alive! The results are not our worry. God bless you!

Love and prayers always,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas