The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 5:6-10, “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die.
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.
10 For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled,
we shall be saved by His life.”

Helplessness is a strange and serious feeling. When Patrick Mahomes was sacked in the last game of the regular season, it was evident that he was hurt. His eyes were glazed, as if he were totally unaware of where he was or of what had occurred. He was visibly helpless. Being young and healthy, however, is no guarantee against injury; nor is it a substitute for the need of physical assistance from others.

I have often been in the need of help. I have more than once been totally lost when driving to meet a responsibility. There were no electronic devices to guide me. I was racing against time without the slightest knowledge of whether I was on the right road or even going the right direction. I get a sinking feeling even mentally reliving those times, although they occurred many years ago.

Jesus’ death on the cross occurred precisely at the right time. It was pre-ordained by the Father that His Son should die on a cross for the sins of the world –for our sins. It was the most loving demonstration in all of human history! Just ask yourself, “For whom would I die?” For my children? for my parents? for my husband? my wife? What about the guy who raped your wife or daughter? What about those hoodlems who set fire to your house, intending to burn to death all those inside? Would you die for them? Jesus did. He died for the very scum of the earth. He died for those that mocked Him and clamored for His death. He gave His Life’s blood to save those that you and I would say were honestly deserving of death themselves.

Subsequently, Christ arose from the dead, proving the incalculable value of His love and power! His death said to His Father, “I know the depths of their sin; I know how they ridicule and lie against Me. But, they are Your creation, Father. They need help. How else can they be saved?” You and I have more than glazed eyes, more than a slight concusion. We were thoroughly diseased with sin –so seriously diseased that only the blood of Jesus Christ could rescue us from eternal death. What of value do we possess that can even attempt to repay Him? Only the gift of our lives can attempt repayment. Have you given Christ your life? Pray to Him today! Confess your sins and ask His forgiveness. His salvation is assurred by His Resurrection. There is no other way.

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