The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Peter 1:3-7, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ…”

It’s easy to praise the LORD when everything is going well. His mercy takes the hurt out of life when things aren’t going as we like. Yet, it’s that same mercy that leads us to faith and the living hope we have through His resurrection from the dead.

A host of things change when we come to know Jesus. We have a promised inheritance that awaits us in Heaven. We are here and forever protected by our LORD’s power. Nothing can harm us as we look to Him and trust His Word.

Then why, you ask, are we distressed by various trials and tribulations? Our response to “trials and tribulations” is the very proof of our faith! Of what value is gold, compared with spiritual faith in the promises of God? What are the various hurts and inflictions of life, when measured alongside the praises and honors and glory of Jesus Christ Himself?

If you know Him – if you have truly been born again in Christ Jesus – your hope is assurred beyond all things precious! If you have yet to trust Him, you are missing the joys and peace of this life and the coming life with Him in Heaven! As of this reading, it’s not too late; yet, the signs of the times say it won’t be long. Grab hold of faith in Christ! Do it now! He loves you far more than you know!

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