The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Timothy 6:17-19, “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.
18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.”

Word reached me this week telling of a native in a far country, who had heard the message of Christ for the first time and said, “I cannot wait to tell those live in my village about the LORD Jesus Christ.”

My reaction was both joy and sadness. I was joyful because the Gospel of Christ had reached the life of that dear man and he immediately wanted to share it with others. On the other hand, I felt sadness because it rebuked me for not being more aggressive in sharing the Gospel.

Many in Paul’s day were held captive by the grip of wealth. He warns that they should be held in the grip of the Savior. Be captive to “good works.” Be captive to Christ, sharing His everlasting Gospel. Be generous in that! The riches of this world are temporal. Only the certainty of salvation in Christ is eternal.

My mother used to tease that she read the obituaries every day just to see if her name was in it. I read the obituaries every day and marvel at how many lives have totally ignored the spiritual. If you are reading this Letter and have not yet repented of your sin and trusted Jesus Christ, please do it immediately! Eternity is at stake! If you have trusted Christ, but are not sharing Him, drop everything and tell someone you know about Jesus! You’ll both be better for it.

“Only one life; it will soon be passed. Only what’s done for Christ will last.”

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