The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 1:9-11, “And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
10 And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them.
11 They also said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.’”

One of the saddest moments in the visit of dear and close friends is when they are leaving. You were excited when you heard that they were coming; you were thrilled with joy while they were their; but you felt sad and a bit empty when they were leaving.

If you have experienced something like that with close and loving friends, you have some knowledge of how Jesus’ disciples must have felt when they saw Him leaving, lifted up into Heaven and disappear out of their sight.

The prophesy of His coming was foretold in many ways throughout the Old Testament Scriptures. Then He came and lived with them for several years, ministering to people and showing them the way of salvation. They had learned of His purpose in coming to Earth; they had witnessed His teaching and His miracles. They had witnessed His sacrifice on the Cross for their sins. They had fellowshipped with Him subsequent to His Resurrection from the dead. And now, they were beholding Him ascending into Heaven.

They heard the words of two angels, who were clothed in white, assuring them that He would return and in a manner equivalent to what they were experiencing of His ascension into Heaven. But they retained in their hearts His promise to return. Is that promise resonating in your heart?

Are you assured of Jesus’ return? The Word of God foretells it. Two angels assured His disciples of it. Jesus Himself promised it. Just think: you and I may live to see it! What a day that will be! But, it will come quickly! So, get prepared now! Trust Him today as your LORD and Savior! There will be no time then to prepare.

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