The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 6:1-2, “And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain–

2 for He says, “At the acceptable time I listened to you, And on the day of salvation I helped you”; behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation.”

I had been looking for a particular item and found it in just the right color. I was busy, however, and didn’t make it to the store on time to get the sale price. I truly could have hurried, but why? Stores are always having sales; that item will be available when I get around to going to the store.

Surprise! The next time I checked – the preferred item was no longer on sale! In fact, it was at a much higher price than I ever expected. I lost out because I didn’t “strike while the iron was hot.”

Some people are like that with accepting Christ. I remember a friend whom I urged to accept Him. My friend said I was right, he knew he needed Christ, and said he would accept Him –“just not right at this time.” That has been years ago now, and to the best of my knowledge (if he is still living), he never accepted the LORD Jesus as his Savior. There’s a saying that states, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.”

There is an “acceptable time,” yet if that time is ignored, the opportunity can be lost forever. The apostle urges everyone to accept Christ while the opportunity is still available. The more I read the Scriptures and the more I learn of world affairs, the more I believe that time is truly running out! The opportunity for salvation is now! But, I hear you say, “Well, all of that may be true, but Paul wrote those words around AD 57. That’s over 1900 years ago. And the old clock is still ticking! I’ve got time yet.”

You know what’s missing in that attitude? It’s all the blessings one receives from knowing Christ and being forgiven of all your sins. With an attitude like that, one won’t even make it to Heaven! I’ve recently read testimonies from entertainers and sports athletes, who say that they have accepted Jesus Christ and are enjoying life like they’d never known it before. Their lives have been literally turned around!

What about you? Are you truly a “born-again believer?” If not, why not? What have you got to lose? Only your sin, and the Hell that awaits those who die without Christ. And if you’re already a believer, are you telling others about Him? If not, why not? Don’t you see the urgency? I receive a lot of email from all over the world. One writer’s email always carries this caption at the very end: Everything can change in a heartbeat… Think about that! Now, get busy!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

P. S. I have some Eastern European friends, who are attempting to emmigrate into the United States. They are Jewish believers

whom I have known for many years. As you probably know, President Trump is tightening some aspects of the immigration

policy, and while I agree with the President, I am concerned that my friends might get their “green cards” before the policy

goes into effect next October. Several Americans join me in asking for your prayers for these dear, worthy people. Thank you!

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.”