The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 1:1-5, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was in the beginning with God.
3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.
4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.
5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”

These short verses at the commencement of the Gospel of John give us insight into things curious to us. Almost all small children, who are introduced to Jesus Christ, want to know more and more about Him.

John calls Jesus “the Word” and informs us that He is closely associated with God. Later, and as our children grow, we inform them that Jesus is God’s Son. Later still, we inform them that Jesus and God are One.

Jesus activates the will of His Father. He created the universe, including the sun, moon, stars and all minute, heavenly particles that scientists ultimately have and will discover. With supreme power, the Creator created everything!

Light and darkness were created; yet Light was superior of the two. Not only did Light supersede darkness, the darkness did not overtake or understand the Light. The increase of any amount of light overcomes darkness. But, no increase of darkness overcomes the light; nor does the darkness know why.

The Greek word ??????????? katalambano means both “overtakes” and “understands.” Thus, what can be said of light and darkness, can be said of Christ and Satan. Does Christ know everything that is going on? Indeed, He does! Does Satan know everything that is going on? Indeed, he does not!

Is there any indication regarding which side is preferable? Someone once said to me, “If you don’t know, then it’s time you found out.” Does that figure in your life? What do you know about Jesus? Have you trusted Him as your LORD and Savior? Time rushes on! One day it will be too late.

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