The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 9:6-8, “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. 7 Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.”

As time moves on in life, it seems natural to look back and examine how the wrongs might have been avoided and how the

rights might have benefited others. It is easy to know how the gifts of others have benefited us, but it is not always easy to know how our gifts have benefited others. One thing is certain: if we give sparingly, we will reap sparingly. If we give bountifully, we will reap bountifully. We must not give, however, with the view to receiving.

Previously, I mentioned the Australian attorney’s gift to us. It arrived when we were “at the bottom of the barrel” financially.

I’ve told you, too, of the woman, who said she would remember me in her will. She did, even before she died. I remember a generous gift from my cousin when we returned to the States. I remember a man handing me $50, never knowing how timely it was. I was totally out of money and trusting the LORD for gasoline for my car. Even now, the LORD continues to give and give abundantly!

But, we are not to live that we might receive; we receive that we might give to others! Paul said, “God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” How true it is! You simply cannot out-give God! I remember challenging a group of 20-somethings in Australia to pray for a missionary and send him support. The LORD laid an idea on their hearts that led to the salvation of numerous souls, one of whom was about to take his own life.

We will never know the full extent our giving will have in the lives of others until we stand one day before the LORD’s Judgment Seat. “But where,” you say –“where and to whom shall I give?” Just lay that request before Him in prayer. He will bring to your mind what you should do. Follow His leadership. Believe me, it is the way of blessing!

Our prayers continue for you every day,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”