The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Thessalonians 5:18-24, “…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.”

Have you ever had a problem giving thanks for something you didn’t want, despite the fact that it was clearly the will of the LORD for your life? Do any of the problems you face relate to the words “always” or “never”?

The things we face are often the LORD’s tests of our trust. Are you ever guilty of knowing the LORD’s will, but continue to resist the Spirit’s leadership in some specific matters or areas?

Do you ever treat with “a smidgen of contempt” the directives the LORD gives you even when they are clearly spelled out in the Scriptures? Do you examine “carefully” everything you’re biblically instructed to do, or do you decide some things for yourself?

Are you abstaining from everything that is “evil,” even when other believers are involved in participation? Are you seeking to lead others away from questionable activities and urging them to follow the LORD?

Do your thoughts build up your Christian life and bring glory to the LORD? If they don’t help you, how will they help others?

Yes, being a true believer in Jesus Christ is costly! Still, the cost will be more than worth it all, when we see Jesus!

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