During a recent vacation to North Carolina to visit my wife’s family, I had the opportunity to visit the Billy Graham Home and Library in Charlotte.
I had seen the late Rev. Graham speak at the Georgia Dome in 1994 and he helped to “reignite” my faith. A spiritual kick in the backside of a 21 year old.
One of the first videos that a visitor watches is an introductory speech by his son, Franklin Graham, who is also a pastor. In the video Franklin tells us that this library or museum is not a museum for his Dad, but a story of how God had used his Dad to spread the Gospel.
In other words, Billy Graham was saying “it’s not about me.” It is all about God.
Galatians 2:20 tells us that once “we are crucified with Christ” our lives are no longer ours, but God’s.
Are we spending every day praying and in relationship with Christ? Are we going out in to the world as ambassadors of the Gospel? In our interactions with our neighbors are we honoring our “Godly Heritage?” Finally, are we honoring God with our deeds and words?
Take some time each day and be with the Lord. Talk with Him. He wants a relationship with you. Then He wants all of us to go out in to the world each day and remember that “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
Amen.
May God continue to watch over you and your families and protect you all.
And may God save the South!
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