The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 5:1-8, “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die.

8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Have you asked the LORD Jesus Christ to forgive your sins, come into your life and be your LORD and Savior? If you have, then you have exercised what the Bible calls “faith”; therefore, faith has become your doorway to peace. Peace does not indicate that you will thereafter have no difficulties in life. It may be that your difficulties will actually increase. Yet, the peace that the LORD gives enables you to rise above the difficulties you encounter in life.

What was the most difficult trial you recently encountered? Remember? Now, go back now, and re-read verses 3 through 5 above. The sixth word in verse three is “we.” Everyone has trials. But those who trust in the LORD have His love and comfort available to them. Remember how you sympathized with friends when they were in need? The LORD has even greater love and comfort than you and I can give. I’ve never died for anyone! Have you? Yet, the LORD Jesus died for us.

What’s more, He allows His love to flow through us on behalf of others who suffer in need. Let’s always be available to allow His love to flow through us. There are so many who need Him!

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