The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Titus 3:1-5, “Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
2 to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.
3 For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit…”

Did you attend to that little matter I mentioned? Oh, boy! I forgot! Ever found yourself in that kind of predicament? Oh, yeah! I’m more than sure you have. Well Paul is reminding Titus of some things –things he wants us to remember, too. First, pay attention to the law and to those who are above us. Don’t criticize your leaders. Yes, they make mistakes, too; but we ought to pray for them instead of just criticizing them. Be peaceable. Do good things, not evil things like we’ve all done in the past.

Yes, we were just as bad as those we criticize today. But, when Jesus entered our lives, we changed. He saved us spiritually, habitually, motivationally –we became “new creatures.” Our verses above call that “regeneration” –spiritual new birth. The LORD gave us new life, all-the-while forgiving us of our past errors, mistakes, sins! He cleansed us from what was evil, washed us clean and put the Holy Spirit within us.

That cleared us of all previous sins. They will never be held against us. He also put His Holy Spirit within us to guide and lead us in ways that are acceptable to Him. Have you had that experience? Just admit to Him the things you’ve done that were wrong –your sins! Ask Him to forgive you. Then follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. It’s so easy that some overlook it; they let it slip by without trusting Him. Give Him your heart and life! It’s the beginning of a glorious life! Trust what I’m saying; then trust Christ Jesus! He loves you! And He never fails!

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