Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. (John 12:24)
This verse continually comes to mind in the days since Charlie Kirk’s murder, especially as I watch the aftermath happening around the world. Whatever your opinion of the man, you cannot deny that he had an incredible, positive impact in his short life.
I had followed him for a number of years, amazed at his ability to bring truth into every conversation, and to remain unmoved by the hatred he encountered. I have watched innumerable videos of his debates, his speeches, etc., and I found him to be a loving, compassionate man who cared for this nation and the young people who will inherit it. I saw no evidence of the racism and other derogatory terms he has been tagged with by some.
His faith, and his courage to live it in the face of so much opposition is inspiring so many in this nation, and beyond. He inspired people to return to God and to the Church, to be bold with their faith and the gospel, to marry and have children, to work hard, to love their wives and husbands, and to stand up for the conservative values that first formed this country.
For me personally, he has inspired me out of silence. I am not a debater. I believe Charlie Kirk was anointed and called to do what he did and that’s why he did it so well. But I have a voice and I carry the Spirit of Truth within me. I can be bold in the places God has assigned me to go. I can stop staying silent just to keep the peace or not ruffle feathers. I can stop having a passive faith.
Charlie Kirk was a man whose life, work, and faith should be celebrated, respected, and remembered – but not worshipped. We may be on the brink of elevating him to a place that even he would not take himself. So I do offer the warning that many great men have lived and died and should be remembered for their faithful service, but not a single one of them deserves our worship, and they would agree.
What God does with the seed that was Charlie Kirk is yet to be fully seen, but we do know that His Spirit is moving right now in ways we never imagined, both here and around the world. The testimonies are out there. Unfortunately, they are often being drowned out by the finger pointing and raging from those who did not agree with Charlie. But they are there. I’ve heard them. And I think it’s only beginning.
From the death of one seed, may many, many more come to life.
Karla Jo Wasion 