As the suspect is arrested, I want to reflect on Charlie Kirk’s wishes…what he wanted to be remembered for: his faith in Jesus.
As someone who has struggled in my walk with Jesus, I am grateful for Charlie’s resolve and strength and wisdom and example. Sure his political stance was informed, logical and eloquent, but it went much further than that…
He didn’t have to show love in the face of constant leftist threats & hatred. He didn’t have to put up with their insults and ridicule. With his mind, he could have become president, made billions, ruled empires, but he chose to mingle with college kids and help many to see reason.
He could have played the field, enjoyed rock star / movie status, enjoyed life to the full with all it’s excesses. But he didn’t. Why? Yes he cared for his country, yes he loved all people, (no matter race, creed or gender), but it was more than that…
He lived what Jesus calls all Christians to: a life of submission, service, selflessness, loyalty and mission. A faithful husband of his wife, a faithful father to two amazing children, a faithful friend to so many and a faithful role model to millions. But it was more than that…
None of it would be possible without him being a son of *the* King, Jesus. Ironically, this is an area where his faithfulness earned him *nothing*. His identity as a Christian, His sonship, His salvation, His eternity – rested solely in the hands of Jesus, as does yours.
No matter your view of Charlie Kirk, no matter your political or ideological bent, His Saviour is the only One.
Make no mistake about it:
Jesus is why he did what he did.
Jesus is why he committed to his wife and children.
Jesus is why he denied himself and lived for others.
Jesus is why he loved people enough to tell them the truth.
Jesus is why he sacrificed and put up with the hatred.
Jesus is why he could do any of that.
Jesus is why he lived.
Jesus is why he died.
What about you?
What motivates you – what drives you – what keeps you up at night?
What has such a hold on you that you deny the comfort, the glory, the position, the money, the time? Is it a passion for what Jesus is owed?
If not, question who you belong to, what you stand for and what you eternal legacy will be… then read Luke 17:7-10
ThankYou Jesus for Charlie Kirk, thankYou for the example he set and the way He could articulate thoughts and idea I grappled with. ThankYou for his response to Your love & wisdom. Please help us all follow You and serve You with the same conviction he did.
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Luke 17:7-10 (NLT) 7 “When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of sheep, does his master say, ‘Come in and eat with me’? 8 No, he says, ‘Prepare my meal, put on your apron, and serve me while I eat. Then you can eat later.’ 9 And does the master thank the servant for doing what he was told to do? Of course not. 10 In the same way, when you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’”