There is an ideology in America which has been steadily growing on the radical left (and promoted by the media who support them) that hates everything good, righteous, and beautiful, but celebrates everything that is warped, twisted, and depraved to justify gruesome behavior and violence against their political opponents. It’s envious, malicious, and soulless ideology that looks upon the family institution with bitter rage while embracing the serial criminal with tender warmth and is at war with family and nature, [Stephen Miller] love and understanding.
With an insatiable thirst for destruction, radical left adherents organize constantly to tear down and destroy every mark of grace and beauty while lifting up everything monstrous and foul. This ideology leads, always, inevitably and willfully, to (anarchy and) violence against those who uphold order, faith, family, and all that is noble and virtuous in this world [Stephen Miller]. (On the other hand,) when attacked, conservatives respond not with rioting, revenge or revolution but with revival. [Erika Kirk.]
The workings of a demonic idealogy can be seen on social media postings even from some in positions of institutional authority — educators, healthcare workers, therapists, government employees–who revel in the vile and the sinister with the most chilling glee. The fate of our children, our society and our civilization depends upon the defeat of this wickedness and a call to unite in love and understanding to carry on the civilizational work of Charlie Kirk.
He was a (cheerful) missionary with a divine purpose who lived bravely, led boldly and argued brilliantly for what is good, right and true [Trump]. He prayed before each campus visit that he be used for God’s Will.* He was taken out, not because he spoke persuasively with wisdom and humor backed with factual data, but because young people were listening, and because he was winning hearts, minds and elections. Charlie wanted to save young men like the one who took his life [Erika].
His talks were not always on campuses and not always about social and spiritual issues, but his faith always shone through his remarks. Just one hour before his death he was interviewed by Andrew K. Smith at a Utah Summit of Restaurant entrepreneurs:
. When asked about welcoming feedback, he said you can either take it personally or dismiss it, but addressing it personally provides an opportunity to make improvements. He told them to have a mission statement and to build a lasting brand, but separate the brand from the founder.
. When asked about our economic future, he said he is long-term bullish. Cheer on the economy; encourage employees with new positives like tax free tips and overtime. The reward for all your hard work is actually in the process, so enjoy the journey.
. When asked about hiring Gen Z-ers, he talked about company values. He loves building staff (has 1,000 employees), and has an “onboarding agreement” that lists attributes of good employees (making sure they know managers and leaders must live by these, too). It is a list of work ethics and principles publicly displayed as a reminder to “be on time,” give your all,” leave your personal lives at home,” etc. etc.
. When asked what his favorite quote is, he answered “This, too, shall pass.” He explained that it is a time transcendent truth that provides humility in good times, and hope in bad times. He then added Romans 8:28, “All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”
He left their stage at 11:23 a.m. and was with Jesus at 12:24 [reminding us of John 12:24: “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains a single seed, but if it dies it produces many seeds”]. As Stephen, the first Christian martyr, forgave his killers as he was being stoned in Acts 7:60, Charlie’s wife, Erika, has publicly forgiven his murderer, as Jesus did His, and as Charlie would have done.
The Lord has numbered our days, and Charlie had completed the days allotted to him in God’s perfect Will.* God did not cause this to happen, but allowed it according to His permissive Will [Liz Wheeler], sparing Charlie from impending evil then miraculously and undeniably began turning what Satan meant for evil into glory, as only God can do. As Paul said in Philippians 1:12: “Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the Gospel.”
According to one device tracking company that measures crowds, they tallied 277,000 devices in the Glendale Arizona stadium area on Sunday, September 21. Three networks and many cable outlets that aired the 5-hour spirit filled worship/memorial service or its key excerpts have yet to submit their number of viewers, now estimates at over 100,000,000 exposed to the Gospel over and over again. Hundreds of thousands gathered in vigils across the world—in South Korea, Australia, Hungary, Italy and others. In the first two weeks, Turning Point has received over 120,000 inquiries about starting Turning Point chapters at schools and colleges. In the spirit of Lincoln’s famous remarks, it is for us, the living, to be dedicated to the task remaining before us with increased devotion to the cause to which Charlie gave his life [Jack Hibbs].
Lessons to learn as we recalibrate: I Thessalonians 4:13 Don’t grieve as those who have no hope. Mourn, yet rejoice that Charlie is with His Savior. Romans 12:21: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” [Leavitt]. A recourse of violence cannot drive out hate. II Corinthians 5:8 “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” reminds us that our time will come, so what are we going to do with it until then [Tulsi Gabbard]? Live with conviction, courage and boldness to speak the unvarnished truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). Spend time with God (Daniel 11:32 “People who know their God will be strong and accomplish great things” [Hibbs & Tim Barton]; failure to do so leaves us vulnerable to the chaos of life. Untruth (which leads to overreaction): our Country is lost; it’s too late to fix it vs. Truth: it is a great Country, and we can rise above this [Max Lucado].
One of Charlie’s favorite Bible verses is Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loves His Church and gave Himself for it.” And the scripture on his desk is from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what He requires of you is to be just, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
Charlie James Kirk responded to God’s call on his life with “here I am, send me.” He spoke unashamedly of patriotism, God’s love, and his faith in Jesus, believing that “Where the Spirit of the Lord Christ is, there is freedom (II Corinthians 3:17) [Rob McCoy]. His message will go forth with power and strength. Every effort to extinguish this light, will only cause it to burn brighter [Tucker Carlson]. If you don’t understand the source of freedom, it can be taken away [Mike Johnson]. Paul’s words in II Timothy 4:7 applied as Charlie transferred from this earth to Heaven: “I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith,” [Jim Jordan] as he heard, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the Joy of thy Lord!” Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Notes:
Pastor Rob McCoy, Co-Chair of Turning Point Faith and Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Phoenix
Mikey McCoy, Chief of Staff
Frank Turek, CrossExamined.com, the last to be with Charlie
Rush Limbaugh: on his January 11, 2018 about Charlie Kirk
Erika: Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Andrew Kolvet, Executive Producer, & Official Spokesman of Turning Point USA