ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- In the hours after news of the Rev. Billy Graham's passing spread, leaders worldwide reacted and expressed their condolences on social media.
Billy Graham was a strong, humble, positive and passionate North Carolina man of faith who made a difference in the lives of so many. Rest with God, Reverend Graham - RC
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) February 21, 2018
Bill Graham has died at age 99. A life of sharing the Good News with the world. Well done, good and faithful servant!
— Lee Strobel (@LeeStrobel) February 21, 2018
You showed us how to leave the 99 for the 1. Thank you Dr. Graham. Rest In Peace. #BillyGraham pic.twitter.com/ZUwL7C9Nn0
— Steven Furtick (@stevenfurtick) February 21, 2018
Wow, Billy Graham has gone on to be with Jesus. A man God used to bring more people to Jesus than anyone else in history. What an incredible loss for us--may God raise up 10,000 in his place.
— J.D. Greear (@jdgreear) February 21, 2018
Billy Graham's ministry for the gospel of Jesus Christ and his matchless voice changed the lives of millions. We mourn his passing but I know with absolute certainty that today he heard those words, "well done good and faithful servant." Thank you Billy Graham. God bless you(2/2)
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) February 21, 2018
The GREAT Billy Graham is dead. There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2018
Bill Graham has died at age 99. A life of sharing the Good News with the world. Well done, good and faithful servant!
— Lee Strobel (@LeeStrobel) February 21, 2018
Billy Graham was filled with the love of Christ and shared His good news around the world. I'm profoundly grateful for his life. pic.twitter.com/hMiL5JNJ9W
— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) February 21, 2018
Billy Graham has always been and will always be a hero in our home. Next to my own father, Reverend Graham was the most humble and gracious man I ever knew. I am honored to call him a friend and a mentor. Victoria and I will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/8kkj3kYRJo
— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) February 21, 2018
Thank you Dr. Billy Graham for living a remarkable life. The Lord used you to reach millions of people with the gospel. You were an incredible example of integrity.
— Derwin L. Gray (@DerwinLGray) February 21, 2018
Well done good and faithful servant. You fought the good fight, you kept the faith, you finished the race. #RIP pic.twitter.com/h5Wfqct6SX
My father @BillyGraham was once asked, “Where is Heaven?” He said, “Heaven is where Jesus is and I am going to Him soon!” This morning, he departed this world into eternal life in Heaven, prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ—the Savior of the world—whom he proclaimed for 80 years.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) February 21, 2018
I am not going to Heaven because I have preached to great crowds or read the Bible many times. I am going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment “Lord remember me.”#BillyGraham
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) February 21, 2018
Today, even as we grieve Dr. Billy Graham’s passing from this earth, we rejoice at his home-going. Imagine the celebration in heaven right now! https://t.co/K4vwnLK7wI pic.twitter.com/5bNHR80nfp
— Benny Hinn (@Benny_Hinn) February 21, 2018
My family and I are saddened to hear of Reverend Billy Graham's passing but also rejoice knowing he is home, as... https://t.co/n4jGSfMmRG
— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) February 21, 2018
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