“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 The Bible tells us plainly that suffering and evil exist because of sin. Since the fall in Genesis 3, death and sorrow have entered the human story. Violence, hatred, and the calling of “evil good and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20) are daily realities in a world estranged from God. And behind these things stands a very real enemy. Ephesians 6 reminds us that our ultimate struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness. Yet above all these realities stands our sovereign God. Daniel 4:35 declares, “He does according to His will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay His hand or say to Him, ‘What have you done?’”Not one bullet flies outside of God’s providence. While that may be difficult to grasp, it is ultimately our comfort: if God is not in control, then there is no hope. But if He is sovereign — and He is — then we can rest knowing He is working all things for the good of His people (Romans 8:28). James reminds us that life is a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes (James 4:15). The sudden loss of a young leader like Charlie Kirk forces us to reckon with our own mortality. Jesus Himself warned in Luke 13:1–5 that tragedies should not lead us to speculate about others, but to examine our own lives: “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”Friend, are you ready to meet the Lord? Now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Charlie’s life was a vivid reminder of what it means to live on mission. He was bold yet gracious in defending the gospel, a living example of 1 Peter 3:15. His death reminds us that faithfulness to Christ is costly — but it is worth it. From the prophets to the apostles to our brothers and sisters across the globe, the blood of the martyrs has always been the seed of the church. God uses persecution not to diminish His church, but to grow it. May Charlie’s witness stir us not to retreat, but to courageously advance the gospel. In the face of such tragedy, Scripture calls us to a Christlike response:
Our hope is not in politics, security, or human strength. Our hope is in Christ alone. One day He will return in power and glory to set all things right. Until then, we walk by faith, we proclaim His gospel, and we encourage one another with this truth: “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more”(Revelation 21:4). Beloved, do not lose heart. God is sovereign. Christ is risen. The Spirit is at work. And our mission continues. May the Lord use this tragedy to awaken His church, to stir repentance, to empower bold witness, and to bring revival to our land.
This past week our nation was shaken by tragedy. The shocking murder of Charlie Kirk has left many of us grieving, confused, and perhaps even fearful. Events like this remind us just how broken and dark this world can be. As Christians, we cannot ignore such moments. Instead, we must bring them before the Lord and allow His Word to guide our hearts. The question that so often rises in times like these is, Why? Even our Lord Jesus cried out from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). Asking “why” is not wrong. But we must do so with humility, trusting that God’s wisdom is higher than ours. Romans 9:20 reminds us, “Who are you, O man, to answer back to God?”At the same time, James 1:5 assures us that when we lack wisdom, we can ask of God, who gives generously.
A Fallen World, a Sovereign God
Life Is Short — Repent and Believe
The Mission and the Cost
How Do We Respond?
Hope in Christ Alone
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58