The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Timothy 2:1-6, “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions
and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet
life in all godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man
Christ Jesus,
6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.”

The media today is literally so filled with troubling news that it is difficult to absorb
and live “a tranquil and quiet life.” Nevertheless, we are commissioned to overcome
such difficulties, using sincere “prayers, petitions and thanksgivings.”

Too often, however, we succumb to cramming our minds with everything except “prayers, petitions and thanksgivings.” We sometimes wonder how we can be
thankful for life that is so encumbered with such austere circumstances. Still, it is
the LORD’s directive; therefore, we must view it as important and attainable.

Admittedly, it is difficult to pray for anyone whose life and purpose are diametrically opposed to what our LORD desires. Yet, as we think more clearly, we know without
a doubt that we belong to Him, Who is Self-enabled to right all the wrongs that occur
–even in high places. Such is “good and acceptable” for us, as it is from the LORD.

Perhaps He is testing our faith, as with the shepherd-boy, David, who faithfully faced
the giant Goliath. Nothing was more out-of-sight than victory in that situation. Still,
when the shepherd did his thing, Goliath fell dead at his feet. Victory is ours by the
hand of Almighty God. We have but to pray and believe! Are these a part of your life?

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