The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Luke 8:5-8; 14-18, “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the air ate it up.
6 “Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7 “Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out.
8 “Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” As He said these things, He would call out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

14 “The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
15 “But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.
16 “Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.
17 “For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.
18 “So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.”

Someone once defined a “parable” as “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” This is precisely Jesus’ intention when He shared this story with His disciples. Not all that the sower intended came to pass. The seed was scattered by hand and with the wind blowing, little of it landed where the sower intended.

The power of the seed only needed the sincerity of the soil. When the good
seed is in the sincere hand, the LORD can use it productively. We have no
message of our own. We are totally dependent upon the power contained in the
seed and the sincerity of the soul in which it ultimately rests.

The one who values the trinkets of this world more than he values the Name and power of the LORD Jesus, has little, if anything, to gain. Yet, the one who hears and values the riches of God’s Word, will experience His alteration of life for the better!

If you have never personally trusted the LORD Jesus Christ, you have riches untold awaiting you by trusting Him and the Salvation He promises! If, however, you have trusted Him, you now have the serious responsibility to share Him with others. Still, sharing Him is not a heavy responsibility. There is joy untold when they repent of sin and receive Jesus as their LORD and Savior.

Leading people to faith in Jesus Christ brings joy both to them and to you! Oh, I could
reveal to you how it “feels”; yet, my memory’s recollection is of far less value than the
experience you can know for yourself. You know someone who needs Jesus. Tell them
about Him! It will bring joy to a lost soul and joy to you who shared His saving grace.

NOTE: The new Speaker of the House, Michael Johnson, spoke openly of his faith
in Jesus Christ when he gave his acceptance speech as Speaker. Surely, that is the
pathway our LORD intends for each of us who know Him.

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