The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Peter 1:22-25, “Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, ‘ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS, AND ALL ITS GLORY LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS. THE GRASS WITHERS, AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF, 25 BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.’ And this is the word which was preached to you.”

Obedience is the key to a host of things! As children, we learned obedience to our parents. We learned obedience to teachers at school, to officials of government, and beyond. Yet, the key feature of obedience is when it aligns with truth, because it is truth that purifies the soul. Moreover, obedience to the LORD enriches all that we do. It sets our feet on right paths; it focuses our eyes on worthwhile projects; it extends our hands to help others in need. Furthermore, He tells us that “to obey is better than sacrifice,” because sacrifice is the requirement for procuring forgiveness; and when we obey, we exclude that very need.

Obedience then opens the door for truth and love, the elements that emanate from the heart and soul of our faithful, protective Father. Hopefully, we are then found reflecting His love and grace that invites others into His amazing, meaningful, comfortable life.

I came to know Him when I was but a small child. My parents prayed with me, and I trusted Him as my Savior. Throughout my life, He has always been faithful. I only wish I could say the same. Still, His love enables His forgiveness, enabling me to say, “There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus; no, not one; no, not one.”

You can trust Him with everything! And nothing is more important than your eternal soul!

Heartily in Christ,

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
United States of America