The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,

immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that

your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”

The Supreme Court this week handed down some very important

decisions. Conservatives, by definition, adhere closely –even

strictly!—to the Constitution. Liberals view it as a “progressive

document” that changes with the culture of the times. Deviations

from the original intention, however, are quite dangerous. The same

is true of deviations from Scriptural truths. That is why Paul ended

this chapter with a strong and solemn warning. The words “be steadfast”

(??????? ???????) are imperative! We have no option to shift with the

times. Stand solidly with the Truth is what this means! Don’t move an

inch –not even a millimeter!! But abound (?????????????) in the work

of the LORD. Make no mistake about it, the LORD’s work is work!

Witnessing to unknown people is risky; what’s more it is tiresome!

But it’s not empty (??? ???? ?????) or fruitless or futile.

We were hungry and needed some food. Where should we go?

You’ll not be surprised that we ended up at Chic-fil-a! But, it was

more than just chance; it was of the LORD. The man in the next

booth wore a cap that identified him as Seal Team One! “Are you

a seal?” I asked him. “Twenty-nine years,” he replied. I identified

myself as the chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol. He has cancer;

but he knows the LORD. We talked and became friends. It might

have been “easier” to have never noticed his cap; but our further

communication by text demonstrated that our time and effort

were not in vain. Dare to step out and share your faith! I often

start with humor. Whatever works! Just stand tall and strong!

You don’t have to know everything. You know HIM; and He

knows everything.

We love and pray for you always,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”