The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 5:1-5, “Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ,
2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we
exult in hope of the glory of God.
3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the
Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

Our world is in a mess! And it’s all because people do not have peace with God. When Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, sin came into Adam’s life and into the lives of all of his posterity. It’s much like our DNA that we inherit physically from our parents. We needed help, and the LORD God Almighty sent His Son Jesus to save us from our sin and from sin’s ultimate consequences. When by faith we trust and accept Jesus as our LORD and Savior, He spiritually cleanses us of all of our unrighteousness. We then have peace with God, and live with Him in grace.

Faith is the key to God’s grace, His blessing and favor. We then possess the joy of a spiritual relationship with Christ. But what about tribulation –afflictions, persecutions? Won’t those without Christ be positioned against us and cause us trouble? They will; however, the trouble they bring us will only produce in us patience and steadfastness, as we discover that life in Christ is infinitely greater than life without Him. But, there’s still more.

When we belong to the LORD, He enables us to face opposition. And opposition develops our character. It’s like exercise in that the “hurts” are actually building muscle. So, when character is attacked, it builds hope in the Christian. Spiritual Hope is future certainty! It’s far more than the way we generally think of it. “Oh, I hope so,” is replaced with “I have a certainty of my future.” And that future will never become a disappointment, because when you yield your life to God, His love fills your heart and life with Himself! His Holy Spirit comes to live forever within you; and He stabilizes your life against all things that want and work toward your defeat. What a fantastic life Christ produces within us! He will become your Savior today. Just ask Him into your life.

Heartily in Christ,

(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