The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, “Finally, brethren, pray for us that the Word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you;
2 and that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men; for not all have faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
4 We have confidence in the Lord concerning you that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
5 May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.”
Forbes recently carried a piece entitled, “Is Society Moving In The Right Direction With Technology Rapidly Taking Over The World?” It’s an interesting question; one that simultaneously invites both a positive and negative response. A posted letter that might take two or three days, pales in the wake of an email that is virtually instantaneous in its delivery. The negative side of the question requires electronic devices on the receiving end, such devices that are sometimes unavailable or even unattainable.
The one avenue that is quicker than lightning and is always received is prayer. Paul knew nothing about email, but he certainly knew about prayer. He invites us, as well as the Thessalonians, to engage consistently in prayer. He desperately wants the Word of God to spread rapidly and be faithfully accepted!
Christians in Paul’s world were constantly under violent attack from evil men, just as Christians throughout the world are today. Paul is confident (and I trust we are also) that truly, born-again believers “will be rescued from persistently evil-producing men.” We who are believers in Christ need to hold weaker believers faithfully in prayer. The LORD is competent and will rescue His own. He is gracious to allow us the privilege of participating with Him in prayer.

Paul notes, too, that the LORD makes straight our hearts, turning them into love for others and causes us to live steadfastly in the way of Jesus Christ. One sure item for prayer is my long-time friend, Dr. Donald J. Ralston. Don has been a pastor and Bible teacher for many years. He still teaches a Tuesday noon Bible class of adults. I won’t go into the details of his physical needs, but will only ask that you pray for him and his dear, supportive wife. He is ever and always praying and witnessing of his Lord and Savior. Thank you earnestly for your prayers!

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