The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 5:17-21, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

How do you tell a Christian from a non-Christian? Some would say it’s whether they attend church. Others would say it’s which church they attend. Still, others would say it’s whether they support the church with their gifts. Would you be surprised if I said it’s none of the above?

The Apostle Paul, author of this Corinthian letter, says that one has to be “in Christ.” We have to be new creations with old things cast aside in favor of the new life that has been granted to us from Christ.

Not only are we changed, our responsibilities have changed. “He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” The LORD now uses us as His ambassadors. We are to appeal to others to accept Jesus Christ as their LORD and Savior. That’s what reconciliation to God is. In other words, He wants those to whom we speak about Jesus to come to Him in faith and be aligned with Christ Himself.

Christ Jesus had no sin. He was always in perfect agreement with His Father. Yet, the Father allowed His Son, Jesus, to be crucified as a sacrifice for our sin. When we accept Christ’s atonement for our sins, we become spiritually reconciled to the Father and become His child. Then, we are ready to meet Him when He comes again!

Reconciliation can occur in your life! Confess your sins to Jesus! Ask Him to forgive your sins and accept you as one of His children. You are one for whom He died! He will accept you and transform your life so that it honors and glorifies Him! You will be spiritually refreshed –better than a good night’s sleep!

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