The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Thessalonians 5:14-24, “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
16 Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit;
20 do not despise prophetic utterances.
21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;
22 abstain from every form of evil.
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.”

Were you ever in such a hurry that you didn’t have time to fully explain those elements of last minute advice? You just quickly said what needed to be said and hoped the one to whom you were speaking would understand. Well, these last verses in 1st Thessalonians meets that criterion.

It will do us well to savor each and every element of Paul’s last words. He urges us to give instructions to those who are weak much like a mother instructing her young children as she hurries off to work. Let them see your best expression as you leave them for a time. Be joyful!

At the same time, be prayerful as the Holy Spirit leads you. Don’t be angry, as that depresses the Holy Spirit in you life. Just be faithful and look for the coming of the LORD Jesus Christ. Remember how faithful He has always been in leading you. He will always be faithful and lead you in the right way.

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