The Grands Letter (Gal/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on March 27, 2026 5:17 am (CST)
Dear Grands,
Galatians 5:13-18, “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
14 For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’
15 But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.
16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.”
“Freedom” is surely one of the cardinal words in the English language! I am not familiar with the word in Farsi, but it is—as of this hour—a signal word in the country of Iran! The regime that has dominated the country for multiple years is now in full retreat! Three principal cities have broken free! What’s more, Crown Prince Pahlavi, who has been in exile for many years, has committed himself to return and govern the nation. The people are excited beyond belief!
“Freedom,” in any language, in any country, in any life is of inestimable value! Yet, it is more than supreme when it has meaning spiritually. The Apostle Paul writes that we “were called to freedom.” Christ Jesus has issued that call. Bound in slavery by the chains of sin, His death and resurrection set free each and every person who accepts Him as Savior and Lord.
Knowing human nature, as I do, I am confident that there were or are those in Iran today who considered themselves free when they were not. You may be like that—thinking you are free when you truly are not. Only knowing Jesus—being committed to Him—sets you truly free.
Trust Him today. Just pray, admit, and confess your sins to Him. He will forgive you completely.
How will you know you’re forgiven? Believe me, you will know! Just don’t forget to say, “Thank you!” It’s a whole new life!
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
