The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Leviticus 17:11, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement….”
Leviticus 19:2, “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.’”

How gratious the LORD is! He created us from Adam and Even; then, when we sinned, we deserved to be anhilated. But instead of condemning us, He provided a way for our forgiveness: it was through Jesus Christ alone. God gave His only begotten Son to die on the Cross for our sins. All of that was predetermined through what was mentioned in verse 11 above. Of course, at the time, those words were for the Jewish people. Still, they foreshadowed the coming of Jesus, who became the Father’s Sacrifice for our sin.

Once God had provided a plan of salvation for us through the shed blood of His Son, it was His design that we should live holy, moral lives that would be “to the praise of His glory!” Every human parent that loves and cherishes his children, wants those children to “look” like him. If the parent is a morally upright, wholesome, God-fearing man, he wants his children to be morally upright, wholesome and God-fearing just like their father. So it is with God. He sets the pattern for us, His spiritual children, and is glorified when we walk in His steps.

How close to God are you? Have you turned from your sin that sent Jesus to the Cross? Have you trusted Him to be your LORD, Savior and Guide in life? Heaven will be a place of spiritual fellowship brought about through the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. It is a haven of pure love, a barrier against even the slightest sin. How do I get there? you ask. By asking God to forgive you of your sins and trusting that the blood of Jesus Christ is sufficient sacrifice. I’m going there some day. I want you to meet me there. I am earnestly praying for you.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

P. S. Be sure to access one of the attachments on Leviticus.

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