Charlie Kirk’s Life and Death: A Vessel Through Which God’s Glory Shines Brighter Than Ever
Watching the Charlie Kirk memorial was one of the most powerful and heartbreaking experiences of my life. I had always admired his courage in the public arena, but I never fully understood the depth of his spiritual impact until I saw the countless lives he touched.
Charlie Kirk was a vessel—nothing more, nothing less. A vessel shaped by God, filled with truth, and poured out for a broken world. If Charlie were here today, he would deflect all the attention away from himself and direct it to Christ. And that’s exactly what his memorial service did.
It wasn’t about Charlie Kirk. It was about Jesus Christ.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
Charlie’s light was bright. His deeds, his faith, and even his death glorified God. What happened at that memorial was not the story of a man—it was the story of God’s glory exploding across the world.
Two hundred thousand filled a stadium. One hundred million tuned in online. They didn’t come to glorify Charlie Kirk. They came face-to-face with the God who sent His Son to die for them. The gospel was preached. Salvation was proclaimed. Millions felt their hearts burn with truth.
This wasn’t about Charlie Kirk. This was from God, by God, and for God’s glory.
Why God, Why?
Tragedy makes us cry out with questions.
- How could God allow a faithful servant like Charlie Kirk to die so young?
- Why would He take a husband and father, leaving behind Erika and their children?
- What good could possibly come from such a loss?
These questions are real. They ache. But when we open Scripture, we see the answers begin to form.
Could God have prevented Charlie’s death? Absolutely.
Does God reign sovereign over life and death? Absolutely.
We may not understand His plan, but His Word reminds us:
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments,
and his paths beyond tracing out!
34 Who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been his counselor?
35 Who has ever given to God,
that God should repay them?
36 For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.” (Romans 11:33-36)
God sees what we cannot. And when we lean into His Word, faith begins to replace despair. And we begin to see His plan unfold.
Evil Struck Charlie Kirk—But God Won
Yes, evil struck down Charlie Kirk. For a fleeting moment, Satan may have celebrated. But the enemy’s “victory” collapsed instantly under the unstoppable power of God.
Joseph’s words in the book of Genesis ring true today:
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:20)
The assassin meant to silence Charlie Kirk. Instead, God amplified his voice louder than ever.
Look at what happened in just days:
- Turning Point USA went from 900 college chapters and 1,200 high school chapters to 37,000 new chapter inquiries.
- Donations surged—some as high as one million dollars each.
- Over 520,000 items of merchandise sold within days.
- 15,000 tickets sold for “Americafest” conference in Phoenix.
- Millions of new social media followers flooded in.
- More than $7 million was raised for Charlie’s family.
- And most importantly: thousands turned to Christ, repenting of sin and opening their Bibles for the first time.
This is not about Charlie. This is about God using Charlie for His purpose.
What Charlie worked to accomplish in the 12 or more years since starting Turning Point USA, God has exponentially increased in only a few days.
What Satan meant for evil, God transformed into a global spiritual awakening.
How God Sees the Death of Charlie Kirk
We see death as physical separation and loss. God sees it as spiritual and precious.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” (Psalm 116:15)
To God, death means the spirit of His child is finally free from the flesh and sin’s grip and welcomed into His presence. Heaven rejoices when His faithful come home—and it also rejoices when even one sinner repents (Luke 15:7).
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” (Luke 15:7)
On that day, Charlie Kirk heard the words every believer longs for:
“Well done, good and faithful servant!… Come and share your master’s happiness!” – Matthew 25:21
Then the Unthinkable Happened
And then came the moment no one expected. Erika Kirk, standing before the world, looked into the face of unimaginable pain and offered grace. “I forgive you.”
She forgave the assassin who murdered her husband.
Her words hit the world like lightning. They cut through hatred, vengeance, and anger. They showed the supernatural power of Christ at work. Erika didn’t just forgive—she obeyed the command of Jesus:
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” – Luke 6:37
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (Matthew 18:21-22)
This wasn’t human strength. It was the Spirit of God living in her. Just as Charlie Kirk shined the light of Christ in life, Erika shined it in grief.
What About You?
This moment forces us to ask a painful but necessary question:
Can you forgive?
Not just the easy wrongs—the deep ones. The betrayals, the wounds that never healed. If you withhold forgiveness, how can you expect Christ to forgive you?
Erika Kirk modeled what obedience to Jesus looks like. She lived out Ephesians 4:32:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
If Erika can forgive her husband’s assassin, can you forgive the ones who hurt you?
The Final Warning
Charlie Kirk’s life and death were not accidents. They were assignments. God used him as a vessel. And now, God is using Erika.
But make no mistake—this is also a warning. Just as Jesus warned the seven churches in Revelation, He warns us now. The church in Laodicea was lukewarm, and Jesus said He would spit it out. Today, we face the same danger.
Charlie Kirk’s story challenges us: Will we be lukewarm Christians, or will we burn with the fire of forgiveness, faith, and boldness for Christ?
Conclusion
The Charlie Kirk memorial was not a funeral. It was a battlefield where God crushed Satan’s plans and set millions of souls ablaze with truth.
This isn’t about Charlie. It’s about Christ. But Charlie’s life, death, and Erika’s forgiveness remind us of one thing: God still uses His people to change the world.
The only question left is: Will He be able to use you?
🙏Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts heavy yet hopeful. We thank You for the life of Charlie Kirk, a faithful servant You used to ignite a fire for truth in a dark and broken world. We acknowledge that his life was not his own, but Yours, and through his death, You displayed Your unstoppable glory to millions.
Lord, teach us to live as Charlie lived—bold in faith, unwavering in truth, and surrendered to Your will. Strengthen us to forgive as Erika forgave, to love as Christ loved, and to shine as Your vessels until our final breath.
We confess that without You, we are weak, bitter, and lost. But in Christ, we are more than conquerors. Father, may Your Spirit fall fresh on us today. Use our lives, as You used Charlie’s, to bring the lost into the light of Your salvation.
We declare together: To You be the glory, forever and ever. Amen.