The Grands Letter (Act/GLJ)

on October 14, 2020 9:18 am (CST)
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Dear Grands,

Acts 20:24, “But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, in order that I may finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.”

Last evening I watched a football game on television. One of the teams was Pitt, and that brought to mind a long-time friend, who was offered a football scholarship to Pitt. What made it all interesting was that Bill never played for Pitt. Instead, he elected to lead the singing for his father, who was a traveling evangelist. Bill gave up a cherished collegiate football scholarship to engage in what many would call an insignificant role in the LORD’s work! But, the truth is, there are no insignificant roles in the LORD’s work!

Dying to the “self factor” is never easy. It was undoubtedly more difficult for Paul than we could ever know. He was an outstanding graduate of the top conservative Jewish school of his day and studied under the celebrated Gamaliel (Acts 22).

He had a brilliant mind, and after his conversion, became as enthusiastic for Jesus Christ as he had been for Judaism.

He might have looked upon himself with great pride –but no! He considered his life of no personal account. His ministry

was totally focused on bring glory to his LORD, Jesus Christ!

The LORD certainly knew what He was doing when He arrested Paul on the Road to Damascus. He knows what He is

doing with respect to your life, too. Yet, as long as we consider ourselves “something,” we are truly nothing! We only become

valuable when we die to ourselves and live only for Him. Remember that simple saying,

Only one life; it will soon be past;

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

The life that you have, the air that you breathe, the health, the mind, the so-called natural abilities – are all from the LORD!

They were not granted to you for your own purposes. They are His gifts to you by which you may glorify Him! Sometimes, He

is forced to cripple us or withdraw those abilities because they have usurped His rightful intention. No, it’s not too late to repent. He can restore those abilities. He can make you what you ought to be –what He intended; yet, time is swiftly passing. Think about it! You have life because He wills it so. Use it from this day forward for His glory alone!

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

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