The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 1:1, 8, “The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach…. 8but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the Earth.”

Jesus had just introduced that small band of early believers to the Holy Spirit. In a very brief time, they experienced the presence of Holy Spirit in their lives. I can only imagine their emotional high! Yet, it was not for the Spirit’s presence or power alone; it was that they were to follow the Spirit as they had followed Jesus over those past few years.

Interestingly, too, is the fact that the Holy Spirit never calls attention to Himself! He always

emphasizes the Son, Jesus Christ. Both the Father and the Spirit always directed men to the Son, for it was He who was the Father’s Sacrifice for the salvation of all mankind. Christ Jesus’ ministry has never changed; it is only that since His Ascension early in the Book of Acts, the Spirit now urges believers to share the Gospel with the lost.

I had no idea when I accepted Christ that it was then my responsibility to share Him with others. As I view all of that in retrospect, what I now see is that my call to preach was to be a full-time, life vocation. (Some of you readers understand that because that was your call, too.)

But for those of you who are believers, but not called to full-time ministry, your calling is to be a witness, too. We are all to be witnesses of Christ’s saving grace.

There is an old Christian film entitled, “Missionary to Walker’s Garage.” Mr. Walker was not called to be a pastor or an evangelist or an overseas missionary, but he witnessed quietly to all who brought their cars to him for repairs. There are scores of men and women who bear

witness to the saving grace of God, who, themselves, have never even traveled outside the continental United States or Australia or wherever they live. You can do that, too!

For one thing, you have no idea how many people on Earth want to know what Christ is all about. They may go to church and read the Bible some, but never catch hold of exactly how to come in contact with Jesus! You and I can help them! What’s more, we stimulate our own Christian experiences when we witness –even when those to whom we witness don’t receive Him.

Believe me, it’s a thrilling experience to see folks come to know Christ! Just be available to

the Holy Spirit usage of you. And if you’re reading this and have never come to faith in Christ yourself, just be available to me via email or text. I’ll be more than happy to share my best Friend with you!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom