The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 6:1-3, “And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain—(as something worthless)–
2 for He says, ‘At the acceptable time I listened to you, And on the day of salvation I helped you’; behold, now is ‘the acceptable time,’ behold, now is ‘the day of salvation’–
3 giving no cause for offense in anything, in order that the ministry be not discredited…”

There is nothing comparable to being linked with Christ Jesus in the ministry of His Word! Granted, there are numerous aspects of His ministry. The one we most often credit as foremost is the pastorate. But there is evangelism, teaching, administration, medical, and numerous categories and sub-categories that can legitimately be called “ministry.” The one category that links them all is witnessing. Witnessing is the effort to win people by faith to Jesus Christ.

Paul entertains no exceptions when he declares that there is an “acceptable time” for trusting the LORD; it is now! “…behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation.” The apostle emphasizes “now” simply because it is the only time! Yesterday is past; tomorrow is questionable; it may never come! Now is the accepted time! It is God’s appropriate time for men and women to trust Him fully and completely!

Moreover, we do not wish to conduct ourselves in any manner that would bring discreditation on Christ or His ministry. We are merely His servants; we ourselves are not in charge. The simple truth is that the central purpose of our servanthood is to hold forth Jesus Christ and His ministry. That has been true throughout the ages.

Jesus went to the Cross as God’s Sacrifice for our sin. The proof that His death was acceptable to the Father and that it accomplished His purpose is that God the Father raised His Son Jesus from the dead. What a Savior we have! Do you know Him as your Savior? He is available to you right now! Confess your sins to Him and ask Him to forgive you. I am praying for you as I write.

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