Leviticus 19-22: “You are to be holy because I am holy.” That was what God told His children over and over. They were to be set apart and not be like the others around them. It wasn’t because they were bigger or even better. It was because God had chose them.

He chose them, but He also chose us. He loved them and He loves us. In His love He chooses for us to not be like those who walk by their own desires.

Looking at the celebration of Billy Graham’s life and ministry today, the reason he stood out is because he was different. He walked by God’s laws and told anyone who would listen that God loved them and had a plan for their life. He constantly invited others to respond to the call of the gospel. He chose to keep his life above any question of wrong doing. He chose to honor his marriage so much that he never was in a room by himself with a woman that was not his wife. He met with leaders and paupers but the message never changed. God loves you and longs for you to follow Him.

As we look back to the passage today, what God was saying is be set apart. Billy Graham was a visible example of that. We too can be an example of set apart living. No, you don’t have to preach to millions. Just love those you come into contact with each day. Be ready to share how God changed your life and how you now live to please God alone.