The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Titus 2:11-15, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously

and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory

of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus; 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem

us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous

for good deeds. 15 These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one

disregard you.”

If you knew that something big was about to occur, what would you do? Say it was a

hurricane or and earthquake –what would you do? Take cover? Yell at others to do

the same? Paul knew two big things were coming. One, he was nearing the end of

his life, and two, the LORD Jesus was coming soon for His own. Both of those truly

momentous moments could occur at any time. He saw the need to instruct Titus in

what could be his last opportunity to do so.

The grace –the blessed favor of God—had come through the Cross and Resurrection!

All mankind could now be saved and for eternity. Paul’s instructions were both positive

and negative. There were things Titus and all believers were to deny (refuse; say ‘no’ to).

And there was a way to live, while time was on their side. They were to ever and always

to be aware of the Return of the LORD Jesus Christ. The one who gave Himself on the

cross for our sins, did so that He might buy us back (pay our ransom) from sin, so that

He might cleanse us for Himself. Stop for a minute and think of some useful things you’ve

found, except that they were dirty, rusty, and in need of cleansing. Instead of throwing

them out, you cleansed them and made them reusable. That’s exactly what Jesus did in

and through His death on the cross. He cleansed us from sin in order that we might be

useful to and for Him.

We who are saved are to speak (talk about) and exhort (encourage) and reprove (expose

and convict) with the authority He has given us. Don’t allow anyone to disregard (despise)

you or what you say. Jesus is Coming! And the events that are current in world affairs

are like dark clouds that indicate heavy rain. Be prepared! And help bring others to safety

in our LORD Jesus Christ.

We love immensely 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.”