The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 11:21-26 “Martha then said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.
22 Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.’
23 Jesus said to her, ‘Your brother will rise again.’
24 Martha said to Him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’
25 Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,
26 and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”
27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, even He who comes into the world.”

It was an honest and sincere question. Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha, had died. Mary was apparently away when the death occurred because there is no word from her regarding her brother’s demise. Martha, however, is more noted for speaking out on things, so, it should not surprise us that she is the spokesman on Lazarus’ death.

Faith is an attitude of trust. It is not, however, just a “serious belief”; it is a deep and honest trust that the LORD can and will produce what we have asked. Such faithful trust seems rare today. We areoften in too great a hurry to “take time to be holy.”

Sincere, earnest, continual prayer touches the heart of the LORD, whereby we ultimately receive answers to prayer. He is never late, and He always responds with what is best for us. It was Tennyson who said, “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.”

Do you have a problem? Do you have a friend, who does? Pray for your friend or yourself and trust the LORD for the answer. Jesus
never fails!

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