The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 10:38-43, “You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power,
and how He went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with
Him.
39 “And we are witnesses of all the things He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And they also
put Him to death by hanging Him on a cross.
40 “God raised Him up on the third day, and granted that He should become visible,
41 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us, who ate and
drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
42 “And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been
appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead.
43 “Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives
forgiveness of sins.”

However dark things may seem, the LORD is at work to rescue those who believe in Him! It was so of Peter. The very people that walked and fellowshipped with Jesus did not understand the full meaning of His death until they were directed to the Gentiles with the message of salvation. It was so also of Cornelius, who was believing in God and was praying to Him, but had yet to believe in Jesus and His death and resurrection. Both Peter and Cornelius were for awhile in the dark concerning the ultimate purpose of God; and they remained so until the LORD revealed His will to them.

Even now, centuries removed from the actual event of Christ’s death and resurrection, we who are believers, scramble to fully understand the entire scope of His life and ministry. Is it not possible that He is now leaving us somewhat in the dark in order that we might continue to walk by faith and not by sight?

We cannot and will not deny the findings of His love and protection we have uncovered in His Holy Word! Yet, we fully and faithfully admit our lack of understanding of these recent adversities He has allowed to fall upon us and our nation. As with those first century disciples, we must learn to walk by faith until the LORD gives us full sight. What we can know and must do is believe that “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God…(and) are called according to His purpose” (Rom. 8:28). As with Peter, He has called us to share His Good News. Even Jesus, our LORD and Savior said, “…I must be about my Father’s business” (Lk 2:49 KJV).

Therefore, we must not despair! Let those who rage continue to do so. Our responsibility is not to extinguish rage, but to share the Good News! Tell someone about Jesus today! You’ll both be better off when you do!

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