The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

II Corinthians 12:9, “And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you,

for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly, therefore, I will rather

boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.”

I was excited beyond words when I received notice that I was selected

as one of 150 men to go to Australia to preach the Gospel! Yet, when

the airplane lifted off of the runway, I remember a thin cloud of fear

sweep over me. What would I preach? Would it be well-received by

the Australians? It may just have been that fear that led to the blessings

of those meetings.

The Apostle Paul had a revelation that lifted him to the third heaven.

In that revelation, he encountered unspeakable glory! Therefore, the

LORD gave him a “thorn in the flesh” to keep him humble. When we’re

confident that we can of ourselves do whatever tasks lie before us, we

are headed for failure. But when we accept that we cannot of ourselves

accomplish the tasks, the LORD provides His strength. We must in

every situation cast ourselves upon Him. It’s not easy to admit that we

need help; but when we are weak, and admit it, He demonstrates His

miraculous power in and through us. His grace is indeed sufficient!

The Psalmist said, “Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain

(provide for) you” (Psa. 55:22 NAS).

Our prayer is that you will always allow the LORD to lead you,

for only in that way can you know His full blessing!

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.”