• Billy Graham's Continuing Hope

  Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009 (message contributor)

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  Denomination: Wesleyan

BILLY GRAHAM'S CONTINUING HOPE

Billy Graham has been through the grinder in recent years. He lost his beloved wife, and he is suffering from the effects of Parkinson’s disease, making him unable to continue his crusade work.

In his latest letter to the public, he has this to say about the hope Christ offers us as we go through life on earth:

"My heart goes out to you. Life isn’t always fair or easy. You may feel you do not know where to turn. But one of the Bible’s greatest truths is this: God never abandons us when life becomes difficult. He is always with us and wants to help us, even when things seem to be going wrong. He does not guarantee to reverse every misfortune, but if Christ lives in our hearts, we have His promise that nothing 'in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord' (Romans 8:39, NIV). What a guarantee! Instead of being fearful about the future, this Easter we can trust and believe that God is working a purpose in our lives. We can have hope!" (E-mail newsletter sent out to supporters, April 2009)