The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

“American hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin gave glory to God after setting a new world record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles, this week.” She says her faith helped lead her to victory.

“Honestly, this season, just working with my new coach and my new support system,” she said, “it’s truly just faith and trusting the process. I couldn’t ask for anything more and truly it is all a gift from God.”

I could not help but notice how closely Miss McLaughlin’s statement paralleled that of the Apostle Paul. Neither of them leaned on themselves; both changed coaches and simply trusted the LORD and what He said in Scripture.

Who is your coach? Are you getting the best coaching in life? You are, if Christ Jesus is your Coach. His “game plan” exceeds all others. He promises victory, but only if you follow His coaching. His Life is the pattern for your course. He gave His Life for you on the Cross, so run it well. Christ Himself is the Righteous Judge. His Coach was His Father. His award is a rich and rewarding Earth-life. His highest award is eternal life with Him throughout eternity!

When do you start training? You’ve already started it. This Letter is here to help get you started. “Believe what Jesus tells us in the Bible. Your trust must be in Jesus alone! He is your only hope of eternal life. I hope you’ve trusted Him! If not, start with this Letter of encouragement! Confess your sins to Him in prayer and believe that He has forgiven them. This attachment will help chart your course. Let me know how it goes, okay?

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

P. S. Pray for our Nation and the other nations of the world, as we approach the end.

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