Franklin Graham: The One Thing My Father Would Want You to Know About His Death

Jessilyn Justice : Feb 21, 2018
CharismaNews.com

"…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." -Franklin Graham

[CharismaNews.com] Billy Graham's son, Franklin, says the elder Graham would want the world to know one thing about his death: That Heaven is real. (Photo: Billy Graham with his son Franklin/Credit: BGEA/via CharismaNews.com)

In a statement posted to Facebook, the younger Graham writes:

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).

Franklin's post has more than 57,000 shares and 22,000 comments as people rushed to offer their condolences.

"No doubt ... Standing in the glory of God!" writes one person.

Another says: "Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Saddened deeply by his loss from our earthly presence yet rejoicing that Rev Graham is in the presence of the Lord and is experiencing unbelievable joy in the presence of the holy angels."

And another commented: "Heaven Is Where God Is, ,,,an I'm Surely Going,,,,, God Bless You an ur Entire Family!!!!!!!"