The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 5:18-21, “Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us

to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely,

that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their

trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating

through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 He made

Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the

righteousness of God in Him.”

The Secretary of State is an ambassador. Having been confirmed by the Senate,

he represents his president and his country to other countries, seeking to get them

to subscribe to his country’s position on a variety of subjects. He does not push

his own position, but that of his president and his country. What Paul describes

in the verses above sets the stage for us as ambassadors for Christ.

Through the death and resurrection of Christ, we have a new life and a message

to share! We are sent forth into various parts of the world about us to share

that message, that those whom we meet might come to know Christ Jesus just

as we do. The political Secretary of State meets with his counterpart in another

country, shakes hands, smiles and shows a congenial attitude. That’s exactly

what we are to do with lost people. Friendliness is a component of love. We

want them to “see” the difference in our lives, and desire it for themselves.

Ultimately, we share Christ with them, and the “change” they see in us is not

from us, but from Him. Watch for your opportunities! Always show love!

Speak gently, clearly and biblically. Express concern for them to know Him.

When all of these things are in place, you have become His ambassador. You

are not responsible for whether they accept Him, but for whether you discharge

your responsibilities. When you do, God Himself is glorified! God bless you!

We love and pray for you daily,

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.”