The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Ephesians 1:1-4, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at

Ephesus, and who are faithful in Christ Jesus:

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual

blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless

before Him.”

Letters are wonderful blessings! Ask anyone in the military. But to all believers, the letters from Paul

are superb! Yet, lest we overly credit Paul, he notes that they are “by the will of God,” just as his

apostleship. It is helpful to write letters to faithful believers, too; everyone is involved.

Grace and peace tell all readers that this letter is intended as an encouragement. Both are from God and are advantageous to the readers, as well. Paul praises the Father and the Son, Who have blessed

them with “every spiritual blessing” in the heavenlies! What’s more, the Father chose us to be in Christ

even before He laid the foundation of the world, “that we should be holy and blameless before Him.”

Think of what he just said! The Father has myriads of angels shouting glorious hymn notes of praise

to Him, yet “He chose us” to be in Him! He is glorified when we praise Him. Two sweet little boys live

across the street from me. They are so polite and enjoyable. “Hi, Mr. Gene,” they say so gleefully. Can you not tell how I enjoy their greetings and joyfulness? Yet, I have a great-grandson, who calls me “Dado”; and notwithstanding the other two loving boys, I love and enjoy JoJo’s greeting even more. JoJo is family! If other children cry, it is for their parents to comfort them. If a child of mine cries, his comfort is my responsibility.

There’s nothing like living in the comfort of God’s grace and peace! Do you know Him? If not, you have

no idea what you’re missing! If you do truly know Him, then He longs for you to make Him known to others! My pastor today urged our church family to be missionaries! Some will go overseas to share the glories of Jesus! All the rest of the LORD’s family are responsible to share Him here at home. Write a letter, send a text, forward an email, hand out a tract: DO SOMETHING to glorify Christ Jesus!

Time is running out. . . .

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.”