Rest in peace, Brother Graham
Today, the Christian community lost a powerful voice for the Kingdom of Christ. William Franklin Graham left this life to live eternally with the Love of his life, Jesus. From the age of 16, when he was saved, Billy preached, even to the animals of the Florida swamp, who he practiced with before he actually began preaching.
Billy Graham was a simple man, with a simple, but powerful message. Although I have never attended one of his Crusades, I do remember watching on television the powerful, moving message that he would declare to all listening. His life as a Preacher was and still is, unparalleled.
My heart today, on this rainy day, is saddened at the loss of his presence, but at the same time I know that he is rejoicing with Jesus, his wife Ruth, and all of those who, because of him, now are sharing their stories of how he impacted them and their lives.
Yes, we lost a powerful voice in the Christian Evangelical community today, but Heaven gained a man who brought millions to Christ. A humble soul who committed himself to his Lord's work. We should all strive to emulate his zeal and love for his Savior, and his resolution to fulfill the Great Commission:
"Go therefore[a] and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen." (Matthew 28:19-20)
Born November 7, 1918, Billy Graham was 99 years old. His voice reached millions for the Cause of Christ for over 70 years. Rest in peace, Billy...you have fought the good fight and finished the race, you have kept your faith. Finally, there is laid up for you the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge will give to you on that Day, and not to you only, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
(2Timothy 4:7-8 paraphrased)
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Billy Graham was a simple man, with a simple, but powerful message. Although I have never attended one of his Crusades, I do remember watching on television the powerful, moving message that he would declare to all listening. His life as a Preacher was and still is, unparalleled.
My heart today, on this rainy day, is saddened at the loss of his presence, but at the same time I know that he is rejoicing with Jesus, his wife Ruth, and all of those who, because of him, now are sharing their stories of how he impacted them and their lives.
Yes, we lost a powerful voice in the Christian Evangelical community today, but Heaven gained a man who brought millions to Christ. A humble soul who committed himself to his Lord's work. We should all strive to emulate his zeal and love for his Savior, and his resolution to fulfill the Great Commission:
"Go therefore[a] and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen." (Matthew 28:19-20)
Born November 7, 1918, Billy Graham was 99 years old. His voice reached millions for the Cause of Christ for over 70 years. Rest in peace, Billy...you have fought the good fight and finished the race, you have kept your faith. Finally, there is laid up for you the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge will give to you on that Day, and not to you only, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
(2Timothy 4:7-8 paraphrased)
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