Happy, Happy, Happy
Phil Robertson, best known for his starring role in the long running TV show Duck Dynastythat documented his family’s life, business, and adventures, has died at the age of 79. Robertson had been suffering from a cancer-like blood disorder and is survived by his wife, Kay Robertson, and numerous children and grandchildren.
Analysis and eternal perspective:“Happy, happy, happy.” Go ahead—click on the 13-second compilation video of Robertson’s famous phrase. It is the first thing that came to my mind when I heard of his passing, which is itself a testament to the fact that Robertson lived a surrendered life.
Robertson was very open about the struggles he encountered in life, and equally clear that it was only the redemptive power of Jesus Christ that gave him victory over those struggles. It was the love, power, and yes, the dependence on Jesus that made Phil Robertson “happy, happy, happy.” If you didn’t already, click on the video now and smile along with Phil.
The Robertson family is widely recognized now after more than a decade of the popular TV show. But Phil’s passing is a wonderful reminder of how to provide a firm foundation for your family. It is not the tv show, the successful business, or any level of financial achievement that the Robertson family leans on now, but rather the promise of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, which promises that we “do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.”
Phil Robertson is with Jesus. He is certainly “happy, happy, happy.” Happier than ever, in fact!
If you are in Christ, the same glorious and eternal reality awaits you!
The following article originally appeared in Thann’s “The Equipped” Weekly Newsletter. For more information on Thann’s weekly email, click here.