The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Jeremiah 1:4-9, “Now the word of the LORD came to me saying,
5 ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.’
6 Then I said, ‘Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, because I am a youth.’
7 But the LORD said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am a youth,” because everywhere I send you, you shall go, and all that I command you, you shall speak.’
8 ‘Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,’ declares the LORD.
9 Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, ‘Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.’”

It may sound like boasting to you, but I had received so much public training as a child, singing, acting in plays, playing piano, performing in sports– to such an extend that I cannot recall ever being truly afraid of an audience. All of that worked well for me when I was called to preach. Yet, each aspect had to be physically and emotionally explored.

None of the above, however, was quite like preaching. I had to study the Scriptures, listen carefully to my pastor, inquire of him what certain passages meant – the same things that my parishioners were to ask of me in later years.

Jesus said, “Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’ because everywhere I send you, you shall go, and all that I command you, you shall speak.” Truly, the LORD is in charge!

Anyone who has confessed his sin to Christ Jesus and been spiritually born-again, should be comfortable in sharing how to be saved with someone who does not know Christ as their Savior and LORD. The LORD has actually given me thoughts to share –thoughts I had never before contemplated. The LORD is indeed remarkable! Let Him touch your life and your mouth with His words. You will be amazed! And those to whom you speak will be blessed beyond words!

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