The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 6:5-8, “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. The LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.
7 The LORD said, ‘I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky; for I am sorry that I have made them.’
8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.”

Have you ever suffered from sorrow? When was the last time? How long did your sorrow
last? Did you know that God Himself experiences sorrow? The New Testament tells us
of the sorrows of the LORD Jesus; but this is a passage from the Old Testament. Thus,
it was many, many years prior to the LORD Jesus’ time here on earth.

The dictionary defines “sorrow” as “the characteristic feeling of sadness, grief or
regret associated with loss, bereavement, or sympathy for another’s suffering…”

Now, everything was going well until Jesus revealed to His disciples that He was preparing
to return to His Father in Heaven. They were then filled with sorrow. It was the news of His
intention that produced sorrow in their hearts. I’m certain that we’ve all experienced
sorrow at loosing somone dear to us –even if only for a brief time.

Death is severe separation! Especially, is that true with loved ones. Yet, in the true measure of time, it is but a brief moment. For when we know that He promised to return,
each moment of each day makes it all the shorter. But, are you ready? Are you ready for
the LORD Jesus’ return? Are you prepared, if He should come today? He will come, you
know? What’s more, He has given us directions for preparing for Jesus’ return.

As the world grows more cruel by the day, we have hope in the Return of our LORD!
Do you have that hope? You can have it by confessing your sins to Him and asking His
forgiveness. You will then know immediately that your sins are forgiven. You will then
look eagerly for His Return! I’m praying for you!

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