The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 1:16-17, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘But the righteous man shall live by faith.’”

It is Sunday as I write this Grands Letter, and characteristically, I listen to three or four select

preachers on Sunday, including my own pastor. Of the four I heard today, each focused on the theme of the Second Coming of Christ. I have to say, that although two of the men are now with the LORD, it made me wonder whether the LORD might not have arranged that theme specifically for today because His Coming is much closer than we suspect.

Allowing all of that to be true, the words of Paul in our verses above become all the more valuable. Prior to his Damascus Road experience, Paul hated and despised Jesus and His message of salvation. Since his conversion from Judaism to Christianity, however, Paul had never been ashamed or embarrassed in any manner by the Good News of Jesus Christ. He had experienced personal, undeniable contact with the Savior that had convinced him of the truths of Jesus’ message of salvation.

Moreover, this Gospel carried within it the very power of Almighty God! It is through God’s loving righteousness that He extends salvation to everyone who believes. The salvation is His gift to all mankind. Everyone’s name is on it, but the very nature of a gift requires both giving and receiving. It is possible for one to intend something to be a gift; but for it to be fulfilled and actually become a gift, it must first be received.

Were I to offer something to the readers of this Letter with the only requirement being they respond, saying “Thank you,” my offer of that “something” would simply be an offer. But when they actually received that “something” I returned, it would be considered a gift.

As the LORD Jesus Christ died on the Cross, He became the Ultimate Sacrifice for all of our sins. But for His Sacrifice to avail for your sins, you must trust His Word and receive His Sacrifice as for you. Have you done that? If not, please do it today. Just talk to the LORD, as you would to a friend. He always hears and He always responds –but only to those who call upon Him.

For those of us who have prayed and received Christ’s gift of salvation, we have an on-going

responsibility to tell others of His saving grace! He has a gift for His willing servants, too. When you share Him with others, He will make known to you how pleased His is!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

NOTE: If you need help in coming to know Christ, please email me. I would be delighted to help you.

If you have recently led someone to faith in Christ, please let me know. I will rejoice with you.

*Some Christian friends of mine are in a crisis in Europe. Please pray with me for them.

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.”