The Grands Letter (Rom/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on March 2, 2026 5:48 am (CST)
Dear Grands,
Romans 8:18-25, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. 23 And not only this, but also, we ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. 24 For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.”
It is indeed very difficult to rejoice over the suffering and death of anyone. At the same time, Paul assures us that what we suffer here on earth is nothing when compared with “the glory that is to be revealed to us” throughout eternity. Sometimes, glory moves in tandem with suffering. That is what many in Iran are now experiencing. Our sincere prayers are offered for the Christians and all freedom-loving people in Iran.
The Apostle Paul admits that he is excited, as he eagerly awaits his adoption and redemption. Hopefully, we are all anticipating that day of freedom from every earthly tyranny! However, it is not something that we simply cast off; it is what Christ Jesus removes from us when we trust Him as LORD and Savior of our lives. Trusting Him means prayerfully admitting our sin and asking for His forgiveness. That’s precisely what He’s waiting for! It’s at that point that He washes away our sin and comes into our lives! It’s so easy that many forsake it; and along with that omission, they bypass eternal life. Don’t let that slip in your life! Just pray and ask for His forgiveness right now!
Heartily in Christ,
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
