Legacy

I am not the kind of person who often gets sad about things in the past. Granted while living on another continent I often had my sad days where I missed people at home. But I am not the type of person to be sad or mourn years later for those who have passed away. I realize that death is a part of life. It's inevitable and I find comfort in knowing that the Lord has a plan and purpose for each of our lives, and that includes a time to live and a time to die.

Today however I missed my grandfather for just a moment, something I have not done in years. My mom's dad passed away nearly twelve years ago. Often times I will miss some of his specialty cooking that passed away with him, but for the most part I'm ok with death.

Earlier I was watching the "ACM's Girls Night Out" where they were honoring some of the most accomplished women in current country. Vince Gill honored Carrie Underwood by singing "Jesus Take the Wheel." Then Carrie took the stage with Vince and together they sang "How Great Thou Art." I know this video has gone viral, especially with it being around Easter. She did a phenomenal job of belting it out.



As I watched the two sing it made me miss my grandfather for a moment. He was one of the strongest Christians I knew. He was also a great musician. He loved to play and sing and even loved to sing Vince Gill songs. I think the combination of all of that is what made me miss him.

I would love for him to know and see the legacy that he left. I didn't inherit the musical genes, but as a pastor, minister, preacher, follower of Christ, I feel it would put a smile on my grandfather's face. And moments like today make me wish I could go to his house and discuss the Bible, Jesus, theology, and everything else. While he was still alive I was a bit too young for those great conversations with Pa-Paw. He went a bit over my head. But oh how great it would be now to eat his cooking, listen to him slide his fingers over the steel guitar, and discuss Jesus with him. He left a legacy by giving Jesus to his children who then passed it on to their children.

Until then......