The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 23:4-6, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.

5 Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”

Yet another Christian friend of ours recently “slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the Face of God.” We prayed for her recovery, now we pray for the family she left behind. Like the psalmist, she

possessed a Relationship with Jesus Christ. And like so many Christians who face the uncertainties of death’s darkness, she rested in the Realiability of our LORD’s protection. She feared no evil, knowing Who was with her and that He possessed the rod and staff that assured her comfort.

Having spoken with some who have encountered “near-death” experiences, including my own wife, I have come to view death as separated from Life with Christ by a thin veil through which we merely walk. A medical doctor, who is now with the LORD, told me of his collapse in his office. It was as if he were levitated above his staff, who earnestly endeavored to bring him back. He could hear all they said, but they could not hear him. Eventually, they were successful in his resusitation.

From the LORD we can expect to receive full recognition of His “goodness and lovingkindness.” Our joy will be beyond words or imagination! We are even now enabled to experience our LORD’s presence all the days of our lives; thus, it is no surprise that we want to dwell in His presence forever!

There’s a contemporaneous song that fits this psalm of David:

“Amazing Grace” shall always be my song of praise
For it was grace that bought my liberty;
I do not know just why he came to love me so;
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.

I shall forever lift mine eyes to Calvary;
To view the cross where Jesus died for me.
How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul,
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.

Let us agree that we shall never lose heart. We serve a Risen Savior, in whose possession lies all that we need or ever could need. He is our Father, our Spiritual Parent, who delights in His children, as they conform to His teachings in a spirit of love. You are in my prayers! Do please, pray for me.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(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.”