words of comfort & encouragement in the face of tragedy (Cont’d…Part 3)
I vividly recall in one of Myles’ teachings on “Understanding The Principle of Purpose”, Myles acknowledged and stated that “*…in the last seven (7) years of my life…for those who are around me long enough, I (Myles) have been talking always about death, My death! I am always talking about time too. Why? Because, I (Myles) have appreciated that is the way god thinks! god thinks outside of TIME so, death has nothing to do with this thing. GOD was here before time began…he started time. So what GOD has for you to do is very significant and important, but HE(GOD) wants you to find it [purpose] early so when you find your purpose you live very close to death [he paused and under his breath says, ’this does not make sense right now’]. When you know what you have to do, when it finally hits you! I was born for this thing! All of a sudden, death becomes very friendly because you know that there is so much you have to accomplish before death catches up with you and therefore, you become like Jesus…every moment was precision [living]…he wasted time on nobody. Anybody he [jesus] was with is an appointment. [At this moment, he chuckles with a quiet laughter]… the only thing that is more tragic than death to me [Myles] is a life without purpose! there is nothing more tragic than life without purpose!*"

We are remained by the Apostle Paul in the book of Romans 12: 31.. likewise Pastor Myles Munroe that (According **The Message Translation**: ") "..So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us? 33 And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen? 34 **Who would dare even to point a finger**? **The One who died for us** - **who was raised to life for us**! - **is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us**. **Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us**? **There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture**: They kill us in cold blood because they hate you. **We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one. None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us**. **I'm absolutely convinced that nothing - nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable - absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.**”
Written by: Delroy Jarrett, Mandeville, Jamaica

words of comfort & encouragement in the face of tragedy (Cont’d…Part 2)

Myles Munroe has influenced each of us and placed a permanent mark in our minds. He had recognised that the whole system of leadership, authority and governance were heading in the wrong direction, and therefore, with singleness of purpose make a difference in the local and international community to transform followers into transformational Leaders and more importantly, transform our existing ministers of governments, business leaders, regimes, diverse religions, regimes, governing authorities, media practitioners, supervisors and managers into change agents to bridge the divide!

Accurately, Myles Munroe and Dr Pinder were mentors and had many protégés around the globe. Indeed, they were sincere shepherd (pastors) unlike those that we see around us today! They were a gift to the body of Christ. Though they were busy, they were very effective to keep track of their flock (far and wide). Myles (a Shepherd) knew how to locate and keeps track of each member associated with him around the globe…it is remarkable!
The team at BFM were his fingers and arms! His presence as a FATHER and shepherd was noticeable present and felt! Besides, they (Myles & Dr Pinder) both went about empowering those who were considered lost, disheartened, neglected, despondent, pessimistic, miserable, unhappy and hopeless. Men and women were stunted at his pure excellence, sharpened intellect, spiritual accuracy, forward and creative thinking, break-through ideas on the messages of the God’s Kingdom, VISION and purpose!

Importantly, Dr Pinder work and senior pastor at BFM should not go unnoticed! He was like the glue that held things together - administratively - while Myles expanded his ministry teachings globally. They (Myles & Dr Pinder Pinder) worked together on all occasions.
Indeed, Myles Munroe and Dr Richard Pinder, his close friend and later a family member **in Life** (i.e. both attended University **together**; both were the founding fathers and responsible for the Start-up and growth of Bahamas Faith Ministries (bfm) together; Myles' roles and influence in Dr Pinder’s marriage to his sister (**together family member**) and even **in death** both men were **together** (i.e. in the same place [plane crash]. **men of destiny together**!

Written by: Delroy Jarrett, Mandeville, Jamaica

words of comfort & encouragement in the face of tragedy

i don’t know where to start….in this moment of distress! Listen to these song entitled [**“In the Presence of Jehovah”**][1] & "[**he's able**][2]" to find consolation and strength.

Even though we all struggle to find answers and come to grips each passing day with the daily news update of this heart-breaking, agonizing and tragic circumstances and struggle to find answers, I am very encouraged and confident that Dr Myles Munroe has established and put in place a Succession Plan for any unforeseen possible occurrence such as this tragic plane crash for his legacy to continue…through his first born son Chairo Myles Munroe and the Bahamas Faith Ministries’ family. Myles & Dr Pinder along with the BFM Broad of Directors recognised the principles of succession planning and therefore put in motion a suite of Global leadership training and empowerment sessions repetitively.

Myles’ once stated in one of his best seller books, entitled, The Principles & Power of Vision: that Eyes that LOOK are COMMON but the ability to see (vision) further than your eyes can see is so RARE. Examined closely, Myles’ thought it fitting to named his firstborn, Son, a Greek name **Chairo (chairó)** *phonetic sound* **(khah'-ee-ro)** meaning **“I rejoice”, “I am glad”, “I am favourably deposed to delight in God's grace ("rejoice")”**. In addition, he named his daughter, **Charissa** that comes from the Greek origin. In Greek the meaning of the name **Charissa is: Grace**. In other words, **I (Myles, et al) am now Rejoicing! I (Myles, et al) am glad! I (Myles’ et al.) am in the very presence of Jehovah because god’s grace!**

As I viewed the photograph in The Bahamas Tribune newspaper of Myles’ son, Chairo Myles Munroe alongside his sister Charisa Munroe and supported by the BFM family, speaking boldly to the delegates at the end of the convention in Grand Bahama in the face of the sudden passing of their father Dr Myles Munroe and their mother Ruth, and seven others in a plane crash. The message to us is…that in face of or in spite of this situation **“I (Myles) am now rejoicing”, “I (Myles) am glad” and now see my son boldly standing and vowed to continue the Legacy of building on the firm foundation laid to now move to the next dimension of heralding the message of rediscovering God’s Kingdom and a plethora of break-through and thought-provoking books on The Principles & Power of Vision, In Pursuit of Purpose, Effective Living, GOD’s big idea to the next generation through innovative technologies and new digital electronic platforms**!

Unquestionably, Myles’ legacy of pure excellence, sharpened intellect, spiritual accuracy, forward and creative thinking, transformation next generation leadership and so forth will expand and never expire for generations to come…it’s identical to the effect of yeast in a loaf of bread!

Written by: Delroy Jarrett, Mandeville