Matthew 25:23 (ESV)
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful
servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter
into the joy of your master.’
This morning one of the greatest ministers of God’s word
took his last trip to his final retirement home. As he arrived in the presence
of His Savior I am sure he heard this words. Tonight I wanted to share the words that Billy
Graham’s son Franklin shared after the passing of his father.
My father Billy Graham was once asked, “Where is Heaven?”
He replied, “Heaven is where Jesus is and I am going to Him soon!” This
morning, at the age of 99, he departed this world into eternal life in Heaven,
prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ—the Savior of the world—whom he proclaimed
for nearly 80 years. He will be missed by our family, his colleagues, faithful
ministry partners, and, yes, many around the world. But what joy he has to be
welcomed by God the Father, and be reunited with my mother in the presence of
Jesus who speaks peace to eternal souls.
What about you? When you depart this world do you know
with certainty where you will spend eternity? You can know this today. Jesus
said, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John
3:16). The One who comforts weary souls has given us this promise, “Let not
your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me … I go to
prepare a place for you … I will come again and receive you to Myself; that
where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-3).
Dear Lord, we thank You for the ministry of Billy Graham.
We thank You for the many lives that he touched for You. We pray for his family
at this time of loss that You would comfort them and hold them in Your loving
arms. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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