The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 8:31-36, “So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, ‘If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’
33 They answered Him, ‘We are Abraham’s descendants and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, “You
will become free?”’
34 Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.
35 ‘The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does
remain forever.
36 ‘So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.’”

To some people “being free” means simply “doing whatever you want–no holds barred!” To others, it means possessing time without being
disturbed.

But, what if you are doing something that’s not right? Does freedom
include or allow that?

The speed limit in 70 Mph. But, you can do more than that! Besides,
there are virtually no cars on the road; what could be wrong with going
faster?

The sign says, “Free to take; limit one-per-person.” There is a bunch
of grapefruits. Hardly anyone is taking any. They’ll go bad if not eaten
pretty soon. Is it not beneficial to take more than one?

Jesus had already said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will
know that I am He, and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak
these things as the Father taught Me.”

Jesus is speaking truth to His disciples. They did not believe that He
was going to die, especially not for their sins. Yet, there will come a
time when He will die, and for their sins. At that time, they will come to
understand why He had to die, and why for their sins. It was the Father’s
own plan.

This is the Truth! And it is the truth that frees the one who believes
and accepts it. Have you accepted His Truth? Have you come to know that Jesus died on that cross for you?

Think again about what He said: “…you will know the truth, and the
truth will make you free.” Are you really and truly free? Or are you
bound by sin, and hindered from accepting the LORD’s freedom?

Those whom I have known that have accepted Jesus as their LORD,
have rejoiced to be free! You, too, can know that freedom. You won’t
know what it is to be truly free until you accept the LORD Jesus Christ
as your Savior!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

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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