The end of an era

Twilight is upon me and soon night must fall.

Last night was Billy Graham's last sermon in the US and probably his last one ever. He's been preaching for decades and I must say I'm sad to see him go.
I haven't been a "fan" or "follower" of the man, and I realize he's not perfect, no one is, but at least there has been someone that points people to Christ and Christianity in such a public manner. Yes, Rev. Graham's theology may not be perfect and he has probably "compromised" in some peoples' minds, but still the simple truth of the Gospel has been proclaimed before many, many audiences. He has also served as a visible picture of our accountability to God which was put forth to the American public every time he appeared on TV or on the radio. People know how he is, even those who are not Christians and when they see him they are confronted, directly or indirectly with the Truth of the Gospel.

It seems like he doesn't have much time on this earth, and that he'll never preach to an audience again, and I feel a little sad on the inside. On one hand I know that, even as someone who's watched a sum total of two sermons of his on TV, I'll miss seeing his presence in the media, but on the other hand, I will be happy to see a saint go to glory.

It's just weird. You grow up seeing someone in the news on TV, mentioned in sermons, articles and whatnot, and you never really expect them to leave. But now Billy Graham is leaving to fade from our minds and away from the public eye.