The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Luke 9:28-31, “Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.
30 And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah,
31 who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.”

If ever there were anyone who needed less to pray, it was Jesus. Yet, He prayed more often that any who followed Him. Jesus understood life. He understood its problems. He understood sin and the power of its grip upon mankind. Jesus also understood the miraculous and such elements that were quickly coming to pass.

Peter, James and John were undeniably His “inner circle.” They were always included when special events were about to occur. This special event occurred but once. It was the Transformation of Jesus Christ! Until now, the disciples had only beheld Him as human. Yet, this coming event lifted the human curtain that concealed His true identity. And it all occurred while He was praying.

For the first time ever, His disciples beheld Him solely as “the Christ.” His appearance was transformed completely; His complexion changed;” His clothing became extremely white and radiant! What’s more, He was joined by two of the most notable personalities in all the Old Testament: Moses and Elijah. Moses was one “whom the LORD knew face-to-face” (Deut. 34:10). Yet, Moses, to this moment in time, had never beheld the face of Jesus, the Son of God. Moses typifies those who knew Him, yet were physically dead. Elijah was the prophet who did not die. By faith, he was whisked aloft in a spiritual whirlwind to enter into Heaven without the experience of death. Elijah typifies the believers, who will be Raptured just prior to the Great Tribulation.

Now, these two dedicated servants of Old Testament times were giving courage and strength to the Savior, as He faced death on the Cross. Today, the Holy Spirit lives within all true believers, encouraging us to “keep on keeping on,” regardless of the circumstances that work to discourage us from carrying out our LORD’s mission. “Keep the Faith!” is more than a slogan. It’s a solemn commitment from us to the LORD! It also embraces His solemn commitment to us.

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