The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Philippians 4:11b-14, 17, 19, “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in

any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both

of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens

me. 14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction…. 17 Not that I seek

the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account…. 19 And my God

shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

There is little doubt but that Paul can say more in less space than just about anyone! His admonitions to us are not theoretical; he has experienced everything of which he speaks,

and he urges us to be content with all our circumstances. To a small extent, I have experienced some of what he speaks. I have eaten unbelievably tasty food with the wealthy, and blandly-

tasting food with the very poor. And I survived both. At times, I have lived literally both hand-to-mouth, and at other times, with more than sufficient funds. In every circumstance of life, the LORD has strengthened and provided our every need.

Paul praises the Philippians for sharing provisions with him, setting a high bar for us to share

with others. He said to the Ephesians, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).

Yet, he wasn’t encouraging the Philippians to give because he wanted their gifts. He knew that

what they shared the LORD marked up to their account. It is so with us! I have always urged young people to start giving to believers in need: to missionaries and those who are faithfully sharing the Word of God! It’s never a loss; it’s always a gain! Yet, we are never to look to others to supply what we need. We are to look to God, who abundantly supplies every need we have.

Just try giving! –faithful, earnest giving! Don’t look to receive; but when you check your account, more than enough will always be there. It’s like a well of cool, refreshing water that never runs dry. May the LORD bless you abundantly! We love you!

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.”