The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 19:13-20, “But also some of the Jewish exorcists, who went from place to place, attempted to name over
those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, “I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul
preaches.”
14 And seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this.
15 And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”
16 And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so
that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
17 And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived in Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all and
the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.
18 Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.
19 And many of those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of
all; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20 So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.”

Evil spirits do exist! The Bible speaks clearly and accurately that Satan is the chief adversary of Jesus! Why, then, would we believe that what existed 2000 years ago (the New Testament era) does not exist today? Do you believe the teachings of everyone who claims that his or her teaching is from God? I sincerely hope not! The key to truth is what we learn of Christ Jesus from the Bible!

The power of evil is undeniable; yet, the power of the LORD Jesus Christ is greater! Seeing and experiencing this power of God is what persuaded many in Ephesus to believe upon Christ. And when they came to know Him, they did away with all of their books and implements regarding magical arts. Have you put out of your life everything that speaks against Christ? Books, filthy television programing, trinkets, pictures, necklesses, arm bands – everything that promotes evil or is worn to guard and protect you from evil—it all should be eliminated from your house and your life! Only Christ and His Word should be your guide! He alone is your guard and protector from evil.

What is interesting is that when the Ephesians eliminated evil from their lives and trusted the LORD, the Word of the LORD began to increase mightily, and their lives took on new meaning. The Word of God still prevails in our day! His power and presence have not been diminished over time. What has been diminished is our faith and trust in Him. But that faith and trust in Him can be restored! He will renew your life as you yield it to Him.

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