The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Luke 23:55-56, “Now the women who had come with Him out of Galilee followed after, and saw the tomb and how His body was laid.
56 And they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.”

The Scriptures are silent on many things. Our own experiences with the deaths of loved ones, makes that silence understandable. Grief and silence are twin emotions. Women are often the stronger in such times. Here, the women followed the burial of Jesus, seeing that everything was done according to the manner prescribed by the Scriptures; and then they returned to their homes and prepared what was both practical and proper concerning His burial.

Most of us have experienced the death of a loved one. It is never an easy experience. Yet, it is one of the facets of life that we cannot escape. Certainly, there is value to those who have known Christ. Many years ago, I worked with a funeral director. I observed many who had lost loved ones. I can assure you that there is a distinct difference between those who, know Jesus Christ themselves, and those who do not. Sometimes the grief is so deep that the desire is simply to renounce life and join the loved one.

The Apostle Paul anticipated his own death when he wrote the Philippians saying,

“…I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with
Christ; which is far better: nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful
for you” (Phil. 1:23-24).

What becomes primary, therefore, is being prepared to meet the LORD Jesus Christ. What would you do if that knock came to the door of your life and said, “It is time for you…”? Are you ready? The truth is, you can be ready! And “ready” does not mean that you have done your best; it means that you have confessed your sins to Christ Jesus and believed upon Him as your Savior and LORD. A simple prayer is all that is required; yet, it must be an honest and faithful commitment of your life to Jesus Christ.

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I have committed many sins in the course of my life.
I am sorry for what I have been and done. And I ask your forgiveness for all my
sin. I here and now turn from sin and commit my life to You in faith and trust. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen!

It’s that simple. You only need to be serious in your prayer for forgiveness. Saving you is Jesus’ responsibility. There’s nothing you can do except believe and trust in the LORD Jesus Christ. I am praying for you even as I write.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight” (Prov.
3:5-6).

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