The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Peter 1:3-9, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

7 that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.”

What amazing words from the heart of a fisherman! Still, Simon Peter was an ex-fisherman! He had long ago replaced his nets and tackle with a faith that spoke only of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Peter’s Savior provided an imperishable inheritance that remains available today for all who will believe.

Moreover, there is immediate protection for those who have exchanged their belief in themselves for a sincere belief in the Savior. And the proof of this provokes joy in the life of one who believes.

Have you trusted Jesus Christ as your LORD and Savior of your life? If you have, you will want others to know Him, too. If you have yet to trust Him, let me urge you to do so before the opportunity passes you by. “Today is the day of salvation!”

Heartily yours in Christ Jesus,

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

United States of America

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

–Corrie ten Boom