Some Men Cast a Long Shadow
Albert Pirtle is a fine Christian and a gentleman in every sense of the word. Tonight Albert struggles to regain his health. As Albert approaches his ninth decade of life he remains a strong servant of the Lord. The outcome of his struggle is important to those of us left behind. If he loses this struggle we will miss him greatly. A great void will be left as he casts a long shadow. Albert remains one of the finest men and servants of God I have ever known. If he loses this mighty struggle his gain will be the majesty of heaven.
I will never forget meeting Albert for the first time. He had recently lost his wife of many years. He visited with us on a beautiful Sunday morning. Later that week I visited with him in his home. He told me that he had been out of service of the Lord for over 40 years. His greatest desire was to return to his Saviour. Albert was restored to the Lord’s fellowship almost three years ago. Since that time he has been a shining example of everything a servant ought to be. In every sense he has been faithful. Every week found him regularly attending worship, setting up Bible studies, letting Christ live through him. A week ago last Thursday Albert fell and broke his hip. Today a feeding tube was inserted.
When the day comes that our brother Albert goes to be with the Lord we will have lost another of the World War II generation. Albert served our nation for four long years during the mighty struggle. Albert and his kind are the strength that holds this nation together. It is his kind who give us the ability to live in freedom today. Without this generation there would be no freedom.
Albert is the kind of servant who brings hope to a dying world. He is a man looking for those who have fallen into the ditch, looking for those who need his help. He is always searching for an opportunity to let Christ shine through him. I have never known a finer man nor a greater servant for the Lord. Regardless of the outcome of Albert’s struggle, he will continue to cast a long shadow in a world who need so many just like him.
Praise the Lord for great examples of living the faith as has your friend Albert.
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I have never met Brother Albert,He is an encouragement to me to live in such a way that I will surely meet him someday. James Bowers,Gadsden,Al.
Wow. I’m just impressed that his restoration went beyond returning to congregation worship and into setting up Bible studies. It’s hard to find people who still set up Bible studies these days, and encouraging to see that there are still other people who do it.
Adam G.
http://igneousquill.blogspot.com
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Albert last year. Through his pleasant and kind demeanor you could see Christ living in him. I pray for God’s will to be done on Mr. Albert’s behalf. To stay is gain for Payson and to go is gain for Mr. Albert.
jc in Slackland
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