The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 8:30-36, “As He spoke these things, many came to believe in Him.
31 Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
32 and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s offspring, and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, ‘You shall become free’?”
34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.
35 “And the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever.
36 “If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.”

Freedom is much in the thinking of people today. True freedom is a valued concept of life. Every decision in life has its birth through freedom. We think we decide when to be active and when to rest; yet rest itself is decided apart from the human will. The fatigue from work invades our bodies and determines our need to rest; thus, we are not truly free.

The circumstances of life occasion some to join the ranks of the military. Once within those ranks, however, the soldiers are no longer free. They eat, train and obey according to the will of others of higher rank. How then can one ever truly become free?

Jesus contended that “everyone who commits sin, it the slave of sin.” One may think he is free, when he is actually in bondage to sin. Sin binds us tightly to its own will and denies us freedom. It is the truth alone that makes us free. Jesus said, “’I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me’” (Jn. 14:6). It is Jesus Christ alone who frees us from the bondage of sin.

As Jesus died on the cross, a dying thief said to Him, “Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!” Jesus’ promise was, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). It doesn’t take long to gain true freedom. It only requires the true and faithful submission of your human will to Jesus. Have you submitted yourself to Jesus Christ? It’s an act of true faith. If you have yet to trust Him, why not do it right now? He wills to free you completely! Tell Him you trust Him, and grasp and taste His true freedom! There’s nothing like it anywhere else.

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