The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 118:18-24, “The LORD has disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous will enter through it. 21 I shall give thanks to Thee, for Thou hast answered me; and Thou hast become my salvation. 22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone. 23 This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

The tendency for us, when we are disciplined, is often to exhibit resentment. Very few consider their punishment “appropriate,” regardless of what they have done. Moreover, “wrongdoers” elect to ignore their sin and often become resentful of those who point it out.

The “gates” mentioned in verse 19 above suggest that no unrighteous person will be allowed to enter or ever be permitted to fellowship with the Lord of that Realm, the LORD Jesus Christ Himself. That’s why saved people are concerned about those who are not committed to the LORD Jesus Christ.

Years ago, I met an elderly woman in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was so infirm that she could literally only wiggle her right thumb. She was totally dependent upon people to visit her; yet, she had won scores of people to the LORD Jesus Christ.

The supreme question, therefore, is: “Do you know Jesus as your personal Savior?” If not, it’s not too late. You can surrender your life to Him right now! Just pray and believe as you pray: “LORD Jesus, please forgive me of my sins, and take control of my life. I am trusting You as my LORD and Savior. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.” Then, write to me and let me know. I will rejoice with you!

Heartily yours in Christ Jesus,

Gene

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

“We will never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom