The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Colossians 3:1-4, “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is,

seated at the right hand of God.

2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.

3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”

Good coaches always take the high road with their players. “If you want to win the championship this year, just

stick to the game plan. Don’t try to include some radical thinking of your own. Just stick to the game plan.”

In some ways, that’s what the Apostle Paul was saying to the Colossian Church. He reminds them that they

have been resurrected from their sinful lives by the LORD Jesus Christ. Now, that they’re on track, he

admonishes them to “keep seeking the things above.” Nothing on Earth can come close to what we have in

Christ. Remember that Christ is “seated at the right hand of God,” the Father. It’s an important place!

Remember, too, that not only is Christ our life right here and now, but He’s Coming Again. At that point in life,

you will understand things you don’t currently understand. They will be revealed to you when you are living

with Him in Heaven. Behave yourselves well here on Earth, because the LORD is never going to fulfill your

desires if you fail to demonstrate the spiritual likeness of His Son Jesus. He paid a huge price for your salvation!

He suffered and died as no one else ever has! And He did it for you! Don’t mess with His game plan! Just yield

yourself and all that you have to Him. After all, He’s the Coach! He doesn’t have to put you into the game. Yet,

as it is the will of every player to be on the field, the joy of Christians is to know their Coach and share His game

plan with others!

You just might be surprised at how anxious some people are to know what you and I know about Jesus!

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.”