The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Deuteronomy 10:12-13, “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
13 and to keep the LORD’s commandments and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good?”

“You have WON!” the notation reads. “All that is necessary is for you to show up at the designated place and receive the prize.” It’s an exciting presentation that awaits you— until you arrive and understand that there is more to the “win” than just arriving and receiving the prize.

Some people have that concept of Heaven. Indeed, it is a glorious place, and it’s there for those who have met the LORD’s requirements. But, there’s more required for residency. In fact, there’s more required to just get there than is normally believed. To be sure, it requires a “forward” look. One cannot just bounce around indiscrimately in life with a “hope” that Heaven will be one’s home. It requires meeting the LORD’s standards all the way.

What are those standards? One must fear the LORD; that is, honor Him, and show Him reverence. One must live and walk according to His commandments; one must love Him with an undying love and serve Him with a complete and honest heart and soul. Further one must keep His commandments and statutes because they are always for one’s good. Yet, above everything else, one must believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ, who died on the Cross and arose from the dead. That’s what it takes to unlock Heaven. It’s not just belonging to a church, or just receiving baptism, or simply living an honest and humble life. It’s trusting Jesus!

I earnestly hope that you have trusted Him. If you haven’t, why not just commit your life to Him right now? Ask Him in a simple prayer to forgive your sins and accept you as one of His own. You will know it when He accepts you. Believe me, you will know it! Then, say “Thank You” with a loving and sincere heart! You’re on your way!

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