I think it's wonderful that Billy Graham still has the will to live and the drive to keep on going.  It is important to have goals and something to look forward to.  But I don't think his feelings have any bearing on when the Lord might return.  It could be the Lord will come back before Billy passes on, in which case I hardly think he'd have a complaint about getting a glorified body.

Billy's belief sounds to me like a statement to the effect that, "If the Lord wills, we shall do thus..."  If the Lord does tarry, then I wish him the best toward achieving that goal.

As for his last sermon having an effect similar to Jonah's preaching at Nineveh, I'm somewhat doubtful.  We may have passed that point.  But if any souls at all were persuaded to repent, then it would be a worthy goal to have met.  May the Lord bless him and enable him to recover.

That is true, many men of God have believed this. I guess we will know in a few weeks regardless. Thank you for the opinions.

Billy Graham has a famous saying that goes something like this:

"Live as if today could be your last day, but evangelize as if you have decades".

I believe as long as he is on this earth, he will ALWAYS have plans in the works to save souls!

Hmmm.  This thread could either turn into a recitation of all of Billy Graham's mistakes or become a defense of all his accomplishments.  Without dispute, he has not lived a perfect life, nor have any of us.  I have had moments when I disagreed with him as well.

So how about looking at what he says he wishes he had done differently?  That way we can have a realistic view from his own eyes.

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/januaryweb-only/qabillygraham.html?start=2

I disagree slightly that all men speak well of Billy Graham.  Perhaps his critics are a little less harsh these days in deference to an older man.  But there were days when Billy was ripped to shreds publicly by comedians and mockers.

How many remember this TV appearance with Woody Allen?  Allen is more respectful toward Graham, but the questions are still those of a scoffer.  It will give you an idea, if you weren't around then, what people were interested in talking about at the time.

(I recall when this aired in prime time, so you can get some idea how old I am!)

I appreciate your responses; they all have good points. David I can see that you are a man that brings peace and wisdom together. And you back up your comments with "proof" from the Internet. Keep up the good work. I have learned that age is a wonderful thing. Dr. Graham probably feels like Paul...he's fought the good fight but either way it's good, to stay and bring others to the Lord, or go Home. I'm glad we as Christians leave that decision in the hands of the One who made us. The Potter knows us better than we know ourselves.

I also have always felt that brother Billy would live to experience the rapture.  True that he is not perfect, nor have I always agreed with the council or methodology he employed with certain presidents.  Having said this, we must also remember that Billy and his ministry is symbolic and representational of something bigger than Billy.  Were he never to speak another word for the kingdom of God, his life and Gods bestowed favor towards him has spoken volumes.  Many times the world, and men of God are often lost by individual or demoninational accomplishments.  Again, what I believe highlights brother Billy and his ministry, is the unmistakable and demonstrated favor of God!

Love & blessings...Tender Reed