The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Titus 2:11-14, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus; 14who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.”

I can clearly recall the meaningful joy Proverbs 25:25 brought to my heart when I was far from home and felt very much alone. It reads: “Like cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a distant land.” Yet, being physically close to those whom we love, has no comparison to these words of the Apostle. For “the grace of God” that brings “salvation” overshadows every joy and sorrow of an understanding human heart.

Paul speaks of the past when he says, “The grace of God has appeared…” That loving grace was in Jesus Christ, who brought “salvation to all men” through His death and resurrection! He does not show partiality, but in every nation those who respect and believe in Him, He welcomes and receives in love and salvation (Acts 10:34).

Paul then speaks of the present, when he says that the LORD instructs those who have committed their lives to Christ, to resist and do away with all “ungodliness and worldly desires.” We are to live “righteously and godly” in front of others. That intuitively means we are to allow the instruction of Holy Scripture to teach us the ways of the LORD. Moreover, that requires us to sit under the teaching of sound biblical doctrine!

Sound doctrinal teaching includes the “blessed hope” of Christ’s return. That is the future aspect of Paul’s instruction, and it encourages us to live in readiness. The redemption that Christ offers is potentially available to everyone; however, it requires our personal acceptance of Him as Savior and LORD over all aspects of our lives. As military servicemen obeys their superior officer, so we are required to submit to His total leadership over our lives.

Have you committed your life to Jesus Christ? Is He your LORD and Savior? The only hope we have, as we live in this sinful world, is Jesus Christ. You may have tried other things, why not give Jesus an opportunity with your life? He has never failed.

Heartily yours 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