I will never forget
Andy Bos; a 90+ year old man who attended our local church, and who happened to
be the great grandfather of the well-known television and movie star, Taylor
Lautner; (who has just completed the popular Twilight film series).
Time would fail me to
provide you an understanding of the quality and quantity of Andy’s life and
spirituality. Suffice it to say that he was a wonderful man who was taken up
with Jesus Christ, his Savior, and looked forward to his long-awaited home in
heaven. (In the last few days of his life, it was my distinct privilege to
stand by his bed, and sing a couple of hymns to him.
And as I did what I
could to make his final journey easier, Andy raised his frail hands and whispered,
“Hallelujah. Hallelujah.”)
A year or two prior to
my friend’s death, I was provided the opportunity to teach a couple of
Wednesday night series at my church, and Andy was faithful to attend. It
happens that all our services are taped, and Mr. Bos made me aware that he
always made a point to pick up one of my teaching cd’s at the end of each of my
presentations.
More than once as I
was chatting with him, Andy would smile and say,
“Brother Royce, you
know my grandson is the actor Taylor Lautner. I have been sending him copies of
your Wednesday night messages.” (For you “Twilight Series” fans, you will
recall Taylor portrays a Native American who is capable of changing into a
werewolf).
To which I, no doubt,
responded,
“Well, I hope he takes
time to listen to them.”
(And I truly hope he
has taken time to both listen, and reflect on his eternal destiny).
On this side of heaven
we will never fully realize the impact which we may, as believers, be
afforded.
Only eternity will
tell the tale.
by William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from (Mc)Donald's Daily Diary. Vol. 50. Copyright pending
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