Today I watched Ravi Zacharias’ funeral that was live streamed on Youtube. Dr. Zacharias was a greatly-used servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. His book, lectures, talks, and answers have encouraged many of us Christians for a long time. He was a very knowledgeable man and a very humble man. He seemed very passionate to get people to understand the superiority of Jesus Christ and to get people to trust Christ.
I have listened to Ravi for over 20 years and read several of his books. I got to meet him last summer at Calvary Church in Charlotte. He was actually preaching the funeral of another great apologist, Dr. Norman Geisler. I was very fond of Dr. Geisler as well and continue to benefit from his numerous writings. Both men were knowledgeable but humble servants of our Lord. They are getting their great reward now.
Our VP Mike Pence spoke at the Zacharias funeral today, along with other notables such as Tim Tebow, and LeCrae. For me personally, I was very moved by Ravi’s daughter’s (Sarah) tribute to her father. I think the man was very honored through her words. Dr. Zacharias will continue to be remembered and through his lectures, teachings, and writings will continue to disciple and encourage many of us.
But who will fill these men’s shoes? May God raise up many more to take the message of the cross of Jesus Christ and to humbly and clearly explain the faith to seekers and edify other believers.
