Charlie Kirk’s assassination this week has left many of us grappling with profound grief and righteous anger. A young man who fearlessly defended the foundational principles of our nation, principles rooted in the Judeo-Christian values that made America a beacon of hope, was silenced by hatred. Charlie was martyred for simply expressing his beliefs in the arena of ideas in America, a nation founded on the freedom to express those beliefs without fear of persecution or death.
Yet even in this darkness, we are called to something higher. We are called to honor his memory not with mere words, but with transformed lives that carry forward the torch he held so courageously.
The Divided Heart of America
Half of America today hates our founding principles because they believe them to be irredeemably racist and oppressive. They see our history through the lens of grievance rather than grace, viewing our constitution as a document of bondage rather than liberation. The other half of America, those of us who still believe in the transcendent truths upon which this nation was built, must now step forward with renewed purpose.
The life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren depend on what we do in this moment. But this calling requires more than political activism or cultural engagement. It demands that we become true disciples of Christ, equipped not just with passion, but with the deep wisdom that comes from learning the Word of God.
The Path of True Discipleship
Becoming a disciple of Christ is effectively becoming a teacher, and one cannot become a teacher without first becoming a learner. This is the profound paradox of spiritual leadership: we must empty ourselves to be filled, humble ourselves to be lifted up, and submit to God’s Word before we can effectively share it with others.
The Apostle Peter understood this when he wrote: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). Notice the order: first we revere Christ in our hearts, then we prepare ourselves, and only then are we ready to give an answer.
To be a teacher of Scripture, you must first be a learner. This isn’t merely an intellectual exercise. It’s a transformative journey that reshapes our character, our worldview, and our very identity. The best teachers lead by action, by modeling the behavior they are teaching. They don’t just speak truth; they embody it.
Nehemiah’s Focus in a Fractured World
As we face the chaos and hatred that took Charlie’s life, we can find guidance in Nehemiah’s unwavering focus. When his enemies tried to distract him from rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, Nehemiah responded with clarity and conviction: “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3-4).
Like Nehemiah, we are carrying on a great project, the discipleship of our families, our communities, and our nation. We cannot afford to be distracted by every cultural skirmish or political controversy. Our primary calling is to build strong spiritual foundations in the lives entrusted to our care.
No one can change everything, but everyone can change something. If you choose to live a life with impact, it’s in your control to do so. The question is not whether you can make a difference, but whether you have the commitment to become the kind of person God can use to make that difference.
Finding Peace in the Storm
Charlie Kirk lived and died defending principles worth defending, but we who remain must find our peace not in political victories or cultural wins, but in the promise of Christ: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
This peace doesn’t come from external circumstances. It comes from knowing that we belong to the One who has already overcome the world. As John reminds us: “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).
The Apostle Paul’s Eternal Perspective
The Apostle Paul faced persecution, imprisonment, and ultimately martyrdom for his faith. Yet he could declare with confidence: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). Paul’s secret was not in avoiding suffering, but in finding meaning within it.
“Lord, lead me on,” Paul might have prayed in his darkest moments. He trusted God with his future, knowing that God was already there. But above all, Paul felt, acted, and actually was more than a conqueror in the strength that God supplied. That same strength is neither diluted nor diminished, and it is yours to draw upon today.
Paul understood what many of us struggle to grasp: hope is the absolute confidence that every part of your life ultimately will make sense, regardless of how it turns out this side of eternity. This hope sustained him through beatings, shipwrecks, and imprisonment. It can sustain us through the grief and anger we feel over Charlie’s death.
The Call to Action
Christian families today face an urgent calling. We must become disciples who are equipped not just with good intentions, but with the deep knowledge of God’s Word that enables us to give a reason for the hope within us. We must model the character of Christ in our homes before we can hope to impact our communities.
This begins with a commitment to learning, daily, intentional, transformative learning that shapes how we think, speak, and act. It means creating families where God’s Word is not just read but lived, where biblical principles aren’t just discussed but demonstrated.
The forces that killed Charlie Kirk are real, and they are growing stronger. But the force that lives within us, the Spirit of the living God, is greater still. The question is whether we will surrender ourselves fully to that power, allowing it to transform us into the kind of disciples our nation desperately needs.
A Legacy Worth Continuing
Charlie Kirk died defending the idea that America’s founding principles, rooted in the recognition that our rights come from God, not government, are worth preserving. But principles alone are not enough. These principles must be embodied in the lives of people who have been transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
As you reflect on Charlie’s sacrifice, ask yourself: What kind of disciple am I becoming? Am I growing in my knowledge of God’s Word? Am I modeling the character of Christ in my family? Am I prepared to give a reason for the hope within me?
The battle for America’s soul will not be won in Congress or in courtrooms alone. It will be won in homes where parents are committed to raising children who know both the Word of God and the God of the Word. It will be won as we become learners first, then teachers, modeling the truth we proclaim.
No one can change everything, but everyone can change something. Charlie Kirk changed something. He touched lives, challenged minds, and inspired a generation of young Americans to think deeply about the principles that made this nation great.
Now it’s our turn. The question is not whether we can make a difference, but whether we have the commitment to become the kind of disciples God can use to heal our land.
Lord, lead us on. Help us trust You with our future, knowing that You are already there. Make us more than conquerors in the strength You supply. And may Charlie Kirk’s sacrifice not be in vain, but the catalyst for a great awakening in the hearts of Your people.
The work continues. The project is great. And we cannot go down.
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