Seth Keshel shared this today:
Ronald Reagan’s lost private letter written while President to his dying atheist father-in-law was found and published in the Washington Post. There could be no better words penned to a dying doctor about discovering hope and salvation.
Aug. 7 [1982]
“Dear Loyal,
I hope you’ll forgive me for this, but I’ve been wanting to write you ever since we talked on the phone. I am aware of the strain you are under and believe with all my heart there is help for that…. (a little story)….
Loyal I know of your feeling — your doubt but could I just impose on you a little longer? Some seven hundred years before the birth of Christ the ancient Jewish prophets predicted the coming of a Messiah. They said he would be born in a lowly place, would proclaim himself the Son of God and would be put to death for saying that.
All in all there were a total of one hundred and twenty three specific prophesys about his life all of which came true. Crucifixion was unknown in those times, yet it was foretold that he would be nailed to a cross of wood. And one of the predictions was that he would be born of a Virgin.
Now I know that is probably the hardest for you as a Dr. to accept. The only answer that can be given is — a miracle. But Loyal I don’t find that as great a miracle as the actual history of his life. Either he was who he said he was or he was the greatest faker & charlatan who ever lived. But would a liar & faker suffer the death he did when all he had to do to save himself was admit he’d been lying?
The miracle is that a young man of 30 yrs. without credentials as a scholar or priest began preaching on street corners. He owned nothing but the clothes on his back & he didn’t travel beyond a circle less than one hundred miles across. He did this for only 3 years and then was executed as a common criminal.
But for two thousand years he has … had more impact on the world than all the teachers, scientists, emperors, generals and admirals who ever lived, all put together.
The apostle John said, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who so ever believed in him would not perish but have everlasting life.”
We have been promised that all we have to do is ask God in Jesus name to help when we have done all we can — when we’ve come to the end of our strength and abilities and we’ll have that help. We only have to trust and have faith in his infinite goodness and mercy.
Loyal, you and Edith have known a great love — more than many have been permitted to know. That love will not end with the end of this life. We’ve been promised this is only a part of life and that a greater life, a greater glory awaits us. It awaits you together one day and all that is required is that you believe and tell God you put yourself in his hands.
Love Ronnie”
Your timing is amazing. I have a very troubled daughter; the victim of physical, mental, emotional abuse to an attempted sell into sex slavery and five rapes. She is healing now but the road had been tough. In one of her roufh moments she cried out to me last tight. I responded. This says so much more. I want to share it with her today.
The Lord’s timing. I’m just a transmitter. Blessings and prayers for you and your precious daughter. No one should ever go through what she’s experienced. I pray it makes her stronger and places her on a path He intends for her. God bless you both. ❤️
I agree with Radiopatriot…God’s timing is perfect, and He sends us just what we need to hear–in this case, read. I can’t imagine the types of abuse your daughter has gone through. God is the Great Physician–lean on Him. His power and strength is great when we are at our lowest and weakest. Will be praying for your daughter!