The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 5:3-5, “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations,

knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance,

proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not

disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our

hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

Years ago, a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri approached me

after the Sunday morning church service and asked, “If God is as good

as you say He is, why does He make my mother suffer so?” You may have

wondered about this yourself. God is all-powerful. We belong to Him;

therefore, why do we experience so much trouble?

Satan is the “god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4), so truly, born-again Christians

are always running counter to the ways of the world. And we often

experience difficulties, even hatred, from the world. But, we rejoice

in these distresses, because they produce patience in us, as we await

His deliverance. Further, this patience gives evidence of our mature

character; and mature character shows we have certainty of hope in

Jesus Christ. Thus, we are never disgraced or disappointed because

the love of God is generously provided for us through the Holy Spirit,

Whom we received the Spirit when we trusted Christ as our LORD and

Savior. So, cheer up! Jesus is alive and Coming for us! In the meantime,

His sustaining power lives within us through the Holy Spirit. We have no

reason to fear for He has already won the battle at the Cross and in His

Resurrection!

Nana & I will be in Bentonville this Sunday, where I will be preaching.

Please pray for those whom the LORD will have to be there.

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.”