BILLY’S
MESSAGE

Topics: Evangelism; Gospel; Greatness; Humility; Leadership; Meekness; Reputation; Respect; Witnessing

References: Proverbs 11:2; Matthew 18:4; John 3:16; Romans 10:14–15; 2 Corinthians 4:5; James 4:10; 1 Peter 3:15

Graeme Keith, treasurer of the Billy Graham Association and Billy’s lifelong friend, was on an elevator with Billy Graham when another man recognized the evangelist. “You’re Billy Graham, aren’t you?” he asked.

“Yes,” Graham said.

“Well,” the man said, “you are truly a great man.”

“No, I’m not a great man. I just have a great message,” responded Graham.

—Harold Myra and Marshall Shelley, The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham (Zondervan, 2005)