The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Thessalonians 14-24, “And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men.

15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all men.

16 Rejoice always;

17 pray without ceasing;

18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not quench the Spirit;

20 do not despise prophetic utterances.

21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

22 abstain from every form of evil.

23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.”

The bus, the airplane, the train! “It’s coming and there’s little time left. Now, remember

what I told you. When you get to grandma’s house, you be sure to…” Did you ever have an experience like that? You’re departing for a week to someone’s house and your mother is giving you last minute instructions. There’s not much time left, so she’s hurredily stuffing your head with last-minute thoughts.

Ever have something like that happen to you?

First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter. It’s chucked full of important instructions; but as he

nears the end, it seems he’s hurried with those “last-minute thoughts” he wants us not to forget. We are to

instruct, encourage and help those who are weak in the faith. They’ve been saved, but their like a newborn calf who is wobbly on his legs. They need help.

Don’t try to get even with people who do you wrong. It will hurt you and those you’re supposed to be helping. Always rejoice! Don’t be a gloomy gus. Look on the bright side of things! How do you do that?

Pray! You don’t always have to be on your knees to pray; you can be in a foot-race and be praying for strength to finish while your running. Understand that the LORD is in control of everything, so you can give Him thanks even when things seem turned against you.

There will be times when you will know the Holy Spirit is urging you to do or say something. Do it! Don’t put it off! And whatever else, don’t forget to read the Bible –God’s Word! It’s the spiritual food you need to give you strength to do what He wants you to do. The Word will keep you from evil things, and God will make you to be more-and-more like the LORD Jesus Christ. He is faithful! He will always be near to help and comfort you. He is faithfully working out His will in your life. Work with Him. There’s no life better than His!

We love you and pray for you,

Nana & Dado III

P. S. Rose Marie is progressing well. She is receiving superb care from her doctors and nurses.

Our whole family looks forward to her returning home soon. Please keep us all in your prayers.

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.”