The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 6:8-10, ‘Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him,

9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him.

10 For the death that He died, He died to sin, once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.”

Death is never easy for those who are left behind. Yet, there is a death that leads to death, and a death that leads to life. Paul understood precisely what he meant when he wrote the three verses above. The Romans to whom he addressed this letter and had died to themselves and to the world about them, Paul could confirm that they would live forever with Christ.

Furthermore, he affirmed that they would never die again. Christ died but once and He arose from the dead. If we trustfully believe in Him, we will die but once. If, however, we give superficial acknowledgement to Christ and have never truly trusted in Him, we will die physically and spiritually and be forever without hope.

A medical worker said to me, “I believe there’s someone somewhere who started all of this,” (meaning the universe). That worker, scientist, healer of physical ills is going to make it to physical death in this life. If, however, that medical worker were to trust in Jesus Christ,

the way of Eternal Life lies paved before him.

Rose Marie’s hospitalizations provided scores of opportunities to witness for Jesus Christ. Those to whom we witnessed were either outspoken believers or silent unbelievers. The

Gospel tract that I handed to each one was received as if I had given them a solid gold watch!

It’s the same as this Letter. I cannot guarantee that any of you will read and devour the truths it contains. What I do know is that we have reached out to you with the Truth of the

LORD’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit who initiated the outreach, and it is the Holy Spirit who stirs the hearts of unbelievers to accept Christ as their LORD and Savior.

Attached to this Letter is an artistic drawing that says “The Wages of sin is DEATH.” Now, turn the drawing upside down and read “The Gift of God is Eternal LIFE.” A simple turn of the drawing changes everything! And a simple trust in the Savior changes everything, too.

Where are you: Lost or Saved? If you’re lost, you only need to repent (ask God’s forgiveness). If your saved, you need to listen to the Holy Spirit as He leads you to share Christ with others (witness). Start living your life to the glory of Almighty God!

Nana & Dado III

(Rose Marie & Gene)

P. S. Rose Marie is now resting comfortably in the Circle of Life Hospice. This was the place she

personally elected as a wayside resting place on the way to Heavenly Glory! I will not say

that this has been easy. It is the most excruciating experience of my entire 83 years! Yet,

I rest in the reality of personl faith in Jesus Christ as her LORD and Savior. Furthermore,

her hospice doctor is a Christian friend of our doctor son. The LORD is in control.

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.”