This Week's Devo

 Grieving with Hope

A movement mourns the loss of a hero. A family mourns the loss of a husband, father, and son. A nation stands in shock and, heartbreakingly, divided—as some godless voices celebrate while brokenhearted people weep.

But in honoring all that Charlie Kirk stood for, we must not forget to answer the most important question: What is truth?

Scripture tells us: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). Truth is not an idea, a philosophy, or an argument—it is a Person. Charlie knew this. He had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through His redeeming work on the cross. Because of that, Charlie lived with a hope beyond this world. His purpose was clear: to glorify his Father in heaven.

The Bible prepares us for moments like this. Jesus said, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first” (John 15:18). Persecution, opposition, trials, and sorrow should never surprise us. They didn’t surprise Charlie. And in the face of hostility, Charlie modeled what Jesus calls us to: live boldly for Christ, love fiercely to reflect His love, and speak truth with kindness—so that others might be drawn to the Savior.

Charlie himself once said, “The gospel cannot be stopped. Life is fragile. Eternity is secure. Let us live boldly, pray fervently, and shine brightly.” That is the testimony of his life, and it is the challenge left for us.

The reality for us today is grief. We feel the weight of losing a brave, loving, courageous man. But the reality for him is glory. He is now in the presence of the Lord, worshiping face to face.

So how do we respond? We grieve. We let the loss sink in, because grief honors love. But we do not grieve as those without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). We grieve with eyes lifted to eternity, knowing what awaits all who put their trust in Jesus Christ.

And if you do not yet know Jesus as your Savior, this is the moment of decision. Scripture tells us plainly: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Sin is a death sentence no one can escape on their own: “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). The good news is that Jesus, the Son of God, gave His life on the cross to pay the debt of your sin. He rose again, defeating death once and for all. All you must do is accept His gift by confessing your sin, believing in Him, and surrendering your life to His lordship.

Charlie lived with that assurance. You can too. Today can be the day of salvation for you 

(2 Corinthians 6:2).