Chris Vanover said about him, "This is one of my heroes. Not an ounce of bitterness or unforgiveness though he had a thousand painful reasons. I have rarely met one so genuine. He never met a stranger, was intelligent, witty, and always encouraged me to get closer to Jesus. Full of awful puns and dedicated to prayer. Today he left the shell behind and went to Jesus."
I agree. I would like to add that we often speak of prayer as a small thing, a token help because I cannot do anything else. The reality of taking someone's petitions before the throne of the Most High God who sits there eager to hear and act upon those petitions; He who is quick to act on behalf of those who worship Him in spirit and in truth; the Lord of Hosts who created all that is in existence at the speed of thought - that is the absolute most you can do for anyone!
Once upon a time I longed for friends with material resources. Without my recognizing His goodness, the Lord instead introduced me to people like Mr Bill who would gladly and consistently pray for me, take my petitions before the Most High God. I had in that time ALL I needed.
Lord, may I be 'Mr Bill' to the people you have placed in my life.
