Spring 2000

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I can’t help but believe that Dr. Homer G. Lindsay’s life and walk with God was a modern day version of the life and walk of Enoch and Elijah. No, God didn’t elect to exempt him of experiencing physical death, but neither did he require of him a long, drawn out period of suffering.

God took Dr. Lindsay to his eternal home within two weeks of being diagnosed with terminal cancer. That blessing in itself is a living testimony from God to us of the close, unwavering walk Dr. Lindsay had with our living Lord.

That walk was not only demonstrated through his death but throughout his life since accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as a nine year old boy. Never have I known a man or woman who lived, walked, talked, breathed, and enjoyed the Christian life as did my precious pastor. Was he unique? Oh yes, unique is an understatement.

There was no compromising, in any situation, if it meant allowing sin to pervade his very spirit or present a poor testimony for Jesus. Was he perfect and without sin? No and he’d be the first to tell you so while he was telling you that the only life of perfection ever lived on this earth was that of his personal Savior, Jesus Christ.

But the way God blessed his life and his ministry over the years was a direct result of his steadfast and genuine faithfulness. His Christian walk was the ultimate example to all who passed his way, regardless of age or position in life, of how they should walk with God and make their relationship to Jesus first in their life.

Dr. Lindsay had many personal attributes on which I wish I could elaborate, but they could fill a book. But from personal observation and experience as a deacon, former staff member, and friend, I can say he was a man of strong conviction, compassion, and humility; yet a man of accountability. Throughout his ministry he was able to keep the main thing the main thing- Jesus first.

His love for his families, both physical and spiritual, was only surpassed by his love for Jesus and a burning desire to share the love of Jesus with as many wandering pilgrims as possible in this lost and dying world. He loved the sinner while hating their sin. God richly honored that commitment and allowed him to lead thousands of souls to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

If Dr. Lindsay were able to speak audibly to me right now, he would say "Gene, don’t you dare fail to remind those who may read these words what God has told us in Revelation chapter 21, verses 25-27 where it says that not everyone will be allowed into the new Jerusalem, but ‘only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.’

In other words, tell them not to think they will get in because of their background, personality, or good behavior. Eternal life is available to anyone only because of what Jesus, the Lamb, has done. They must trust him today to secure their citizenship in his new creation."

I’m reminded that Dr. Lindsay loved to sing that great gospel song "What A Day That Will Be When My Jesus I Shall See!" No longer does he just sing that song; now he’s experiencing it!

Thank you pastor for all you’ve mean in my life and the life of my family as well as thousands of others who have had the distinct blessing of having you pass their way.