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The tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk has left many asking why such evil is allowed to happen. But the truth is, this world has always hated the light. The news of Charlie Kirk’s shooting hit many of us with disbelief and grief. Whether or not you agreed with him on every issue, it is safe to say that he was not one to mince words. He spoke openly about his faith and boldly stood up for biblical values in a culture that hates them. His murder is a tragic reminder that there is a price for living boldly for the truth.
Jesus said, “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18). From the start, God’s people faced opposition. Abel was killed by his brother because his life was righteous and his brother’s was not (Genesis 4:8). God’s prophets were persecuted and killed for calling people back to Him (Matthew 23:37). Stephen was the first Christian martyr and he was stoned to death for preaching the gospel of Christ (Acts 7:59–60). Above all, Jesus was crucified, not for doing evil, but for revealing the evil in men’s hearts (John 3:19).
Charlie Kirk’s death is another reminder that this world still hates the things of God. When someone is unashamed to speak about Christ and refuse to conform to the world’s pressure, the world pushes back. Scripture has never called us to cultural conformity, to keep our heads down, and whisper about our faith in hushed tones. In fact, Paul prayed for boldness, that God would “give utterance” and that he “might open his mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel” (Ephesians 6:19).
Events like these should not cause us to pull back in fear, but to live more boldly for Jesus. The early church, when threatened, did not pray for protection, but for boldness: “And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word” (Acts 4:29).
We never know what tomorrow may bring, but we do know what Christ has promised: “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life” (Revelation 2:10). God never forgets those who stand for Him.
So let this be a moment of self-examination for us all. Are we living boldly for the gospel, or are we compromising in order to keep the peace? Are we standing up for truth, even when it costs us? The world can silence one voice, but it cannot silence the Word of God. “Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven” (Psalm 119:89).
May Charlie Kirk’s life and death be a reminder to us all that boldness has a cost, but Jesus Christ is worth it. Let us go forward in courage, with our hope fixed on the risen Lord who has already won the victory.
Jesus said, “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18). From the start, God’s people faced opposition. Abel was killed by his brother because his life was righteous and his brother’s was not (Genesis 4:8). God’s prophets were persecuted and killed for calling people back to Him (Matthew 23:37). Stephen was the first Christian martyr and he was stoned to death for preaching the gospel of Christ (Acts 7:59–60). Above all, Jesus was crucified, not for doing evil, but for revealing the evil in men’s hearts (John 3:19).
Charlie Kirk’s death is another reminder that this world still hates the things of God. When someone is unashamed to speak about Christ and refuse to conform to the world’s pressure, the world pushes back. Scripture has never called us to cultural conformity, to keep our heads down, and whisper about our faith in hushed tones. In fact, Paul prayed for boldness, that God would “give utterance” and that he “might open his mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel” (Ephesians 6:19).
Events like these should not cause us to pull back in fear, but to live more boldly for Jesus. The early church, when threatened, did not pray for protection, but for boldness: “And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word” (Acts 4:29).
We never know what tomorrow may bring, but we do know what Christ has promised: “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life” (Revelation 2:10). God never forgets those who stand for Him.
So let this be a moment of self-examination for us all. Are we living boldly for the gospel, or are we compromising in order to keep the peace? Are we standing up for truth, even when it costs us? The world can silence one voice, but it cannot silence the Word of God. “Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven” (Psalm 119:89).
May Charlie Kirk’s life and death be a reminder to us all that boldness has a cost, but Jesus Christ is worth it. Let us go forward in courage, with our hope fixed on the risen Lord who has already won the victory.
