Like millions of others, I was hurt, even furious, when I learned of Charlie Kirk's death today, sometime around 2:30 p.m. Oklahoma time. He may have been in the hospital, or being rushed to it, when my daughter came into my office asking me if I was on a call. She knew I'd want to know about Charlie. I usually have my noise-cancelling headphones on, so she never knows if I'm engaged in a communication with someone or not. She asked, and I wasn't on a call, so she told me. The words, I have to admit, caused me to stop, squint, shake my head for a second, and just sort of process what she had said.
How could Charlie Kirk be injured? Who would hate him enough to do that? Was it really happening? I asked. It could have been a left-wing nut job, sure, but almost immediately, my head went to someone or something far more sinster; a group of people, a unit or team with a mission; not just to hurt or kill Charlie, but to instill fear into those who, like him, have no problem standing up for what is right - and they speak not just their truth, but Biblical truth; God's truth. It was demonic. No question about it, the person behind this, and it may not be the killer, is possessed.
The killer took one shot. He/she took the shot from over 200 yards away and hit their target before escaping - that's not some upset youth with an axe to grind over Charlie's right-wing conservative views; this was professional. Charlie wouldn't have hurt that person, not in a million years. One of his last tweets on X was "Jesus defeated death so you could live." That's the way he lived his life; that's why Satan hates him. It won't make any of us stop -- what did they think would happen? That silencing Charlie would kill his thoughts? He lives on in his spirit just as all good people who lead and evangelize do. His message will be conveyed stronger, louder, and with more gusto than before.
Talk about a man who stood out among men (and women). He was just 31 years old, almost 32, but had accomplished more in his young life by spreading truth, goodness, debate, fairness, and open communication than most people do in a lifetime. He was a master of the trade, yet he had never attended college to acquire the skills. He was born with the natural means to not only communicate, but to relate, to resonate, and to listen. He was a good listener, which gave him the edge over most. His methods for organizing open-air public gatherings were astounding; not something everyone did. The few who do them will do so differently, of course, but with Charlie on their minds and in their speeches. He'll inspire generations to come. He was a true patriot - a true American.
At 18, Kirk started a movement - a movement that some say would have landed him in the White House in a few more years; he'd have a tough time beating J.D. Vance in 2028, but he could have been picked for V.P. Who wouldn't want that ticket? Think of the potential! Jesus knew - and yes, He was there today with Charlie. We don't always know the reasons behind what happens, but God isn't blind. He is all-knowing. Charlie's death didn't take Christ by surprise; He was waiting for him to come through the gates. We can't know the plan, but we can trust it.
I never met Charlie Kirk, but I listened to him. I watched him, and I read his words. I listened to others who said how wonderful he was, and how devoted he was to his family, his cause, and the American people. We lost a really good one today, but he's not lost at all -- just waiting for us. They'll catch the bad guy - or woman. They'll catch them -- but if they don't do so, they won't escape justice. No one will. Jesus will return, and when He does, He will bring judgment. Charlie will be avenged, but hopefully, he'll be remembered for who he was and what he gave us.
Rest in peace, Charlie. We will pray and ask for healing for your family, your friends, and those who love you.
Photo Credit: West Kentucky Star News
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