The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Timothy 2:1-6, “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.”

I loved the operettas we produced when I was in school. The director urged us to learn our parts, which required quite a bit of memorization. It wasn’t easy; it required practice; but, looking back, it was exceedingly worthwhile. That gives me encouragement to pray as Paul urges in this passage. It’s not always easy to pray for some people. Yet, it’s to our advantage because it leads us to “a tranquil and quiet life,” saturated with “godliness and dignity.”

What’s more, it is “good and acceptable” in God’s sight. He wants us to be on the right side –the good side—of everything! Isn’t that what all good parents want of their children? The first parents on this Earth were created without sin. Then they sinned by disobeying God. And from that point onward we’ve all been born in sin and stand in need of the Savior.

The LORD God wants all of us to trust His Son, Jesus, for salvation. When we do, we “come into the knowledge of the truth.” The truth is that Jesus willingly became the Father’s sacrifice for our sins. We simply have to be sorry that we are sinners, and ask His forgiveness. When we ask, He promises to answer with forgiveness. Jesus “gave Himself as the ransom –the payback—for our sin.” It all occurs in God’s timeframe; but it doesn’t occur without our acceptance of Jesus Christ.

Have you accepted Him? If not, why not do it right now? Just pray a simple prayer; ask Him to forgive your sin and take charge of your life. Then, believe what He says. Trust Him as much as you trust anyone for anything. He’s more trustworthy than your closest friend. Then, get into the Bible and start living the glorious Christian Life! You can pray for your friends to accept Him. I’m praying for you.

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