Happy Birthday, Dr. Graham

Many people will not know this, but today is Billy Graham’s birthday. He turned 90. When I realized today was his birthday, I took a moment to pray for him and to thank God for him. He’s a well-known and much publicized preacher. He’s highly respected by people all around the world. Over the decades, people of different faiths and cultures and backgrounds have been able to look past Billy’s faith in Christ and welcome him into their homes. How? After all, he never has backed away from God. Dr. Graham has always stood strong on Jesus Christ. So why have atheist leaders as well as Catholic priests and American presidents welcomed him? I think the answer is simple. People like Billy Graham. He has been able to relate to people of all walks of life for all his life and the response to the message of faith in Christ has been overwhelming.

It’s a great model for all of us who are Christ followers. One of the most important ways we can communicate the good news of Jesus is to be kind and respectful to people regardless of their color, economic status, nationality, political leaning or anything else. Billy has shown us the way. I’m challenged to follow His example.

Thank You, God for Billy Graham. His 90 years on earth truly have changed the world. He has preached the Gospel to more than two billion people! Millions have followed Jesus because of him. He’s been an ordinary man following an extraordinary God!