Famous Last Words that Encapsulated a Life
"What we say in the end is a real insight to what we stood for and what we lived for," because, in general "we die as we have lived."
In a wonderfully written, exclusive WorldNetDaily commentary, Greg Laurie quotes the last words of several well-known figures to highlight his assertion that "what we say in the end is a real insight to what we stood for and what we lived for," because, he says, in general "we die as we have lived."
For example, says Laurie, "History tells the story of the renowned atheist, Voltaire, one of the most aggressive antagonists of Christianity. He wrote many things to undermine the Church, and once said of Jesus Christ, 'Curse the wretch. In 20 years, Christianity will be no more. My single hand will destroy the edifice it took 12 apostles to rear.' Needless to say," notes Laurie, "Voltaire was less than successful. And on his deathbed, a nurse who attended him was reported to have said, 'For all the wealth in Europe, I would not see another atheist die.'"
The physician, he adds, said that Voltaire cried out with utter desperation, "I am abandoned by God and man. I will give you half of what I am worth if you will give me six months of life. .."
Laurie then continues to give examples of the last words of people of faith, such as evangelist D. L. Moody, who on his deathbed, said, "I see Earth receding and Heaven is opening. God is calling me."
My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?—Jesus' last words, give us cause to wonder what He meant, Laurie submits, concluding that "Jesus was forsaken of God so that I don't have to be...so that I might be forgiven. Jesus entered the darkness so that I might walk in the light."
