Charlie Kirk Memorial: Revival or Regrettable?

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To be honest, I didn’t have the bandwidth Sunday to watch it.

I know this because I turned it on for a few minutes and feared cringe, as I heard very sincere and loving words that made me bristle theologically. So, I took a minute–a minute to process how difficult an endeavor this whole event was. I took a minute to think about the very different people there, from different places…at different points in their life and faith…juggling grief, resilience, heartbreak, horror, shock, and anger. How impossible it must have been to try to acknowledge all of the very present realities.

As I watched it yesterday, you could see a thoughtful thread and points each person was trying to make as they remembered their friend and fellow patriot.

“Let me tell you about Charlie as a leader…as a boss…mentor…family member, friend.” We heard about Charlie’s eager and meager beginnings, hustling for donations and connections. We heard about his relentless pursuit of his goals. the undeniable devotion to his family. And we saw demonstrably the impact he has had on our nation and government. My word, was there a senior cabinet member not there or speaking?

Tulsi Gabbard. Marco Rubio. Wow. I was not expecting such clear articulations of the Gospel from them. I was not expecting such tender reflection from RFK Jr. How many years have people of faith prayed for leaders of faith? That was one thing that struck me–the top members of our government believe in God and are trying to be guided by His wisdom.

Was it perfect? No. Were parts political? Yes. How could it not be?

Kirk was an apologist, strategist…and yes, political operative. Were parts defiant or determined? Yes. A beloved friend was murdered by a radical ideologue in the opposition. I might think I would have sounded different than Jack Posobiec or Stephen Miller. But I totally understand a desire to stand against the evil that has stolen life, a desire to project strength, and give assurances of justice. I get it.

And the reality is this wasn’t, nor could it be, just a memorial for mere mortal. There were lots of goals needing to be accomplished—the preservation of a legacy, the stabilizing of a followers, the garnering of momentum of a movement, the acknowledgement of extraordinary impact and service. the declaration of truth, the declaration of war against principalities and powers…the loving tribute to a son, father, and husband.

And in it all–God was honored. That was an obvious goal.

Not everyone is a theologian or pastor.

I might have bristled at what felt like eternal language ascribed a man or movement, if it was coming from my pastor. But from loyal friends of a fallen man? I probably need to build a bridge and get right on over it. I think they are entitled to some latitude as they try to honor Charlie and reassure Erika.

“We will take it from here.” And I have zero doubt they will all endeavor to do just that. They will do right by their guy.

It would be sheer snobbery for me to object to an attempt to articulate my faith, especially when my faith has been mocked, shamed, and silenced for so long. Don’t miss the point over semantics. We have longed for our leaders to value faith, family, and freedom. They do. Rejoice.

Trump hates his enemies.

Yep. He’s consistent. Was it jest to paint Charlie the better man? Was it sincere acknowledgement of a genuine flaw? Yes. I think both. Was it also confirmation of spiritual immaturity? Also, yes. But I’d expect much the same from some of the father figures around me, as they saw my family hurt.

Loyalty has always been a driver. Thorough submission of his opponents has always been the goal. He is who he is. And the Lord has chosen to use him as he is, which should be just terribly comforting to all of us. You may not like Trump’s clear delineation of friends and enemies on a Sunday, but it serves us well in the South Sea.

He is also a man who has survived two attempts on his life. He is a man who knows the fear and trauma that marks you and your loved ones indelibly. He knows the anger and enmity (to use a church word) we feel towards evil. But he also knows the gratitude only a survivor knows and I believe that gratitude is well-placed with God.

When Trump says,”Erika may forgive them but I don’t…” like it or not, you are getting his true feelings–transparent and willing to accept the ire for sharing them.

And Erika DID FORGIVE. Don’t dare forget that. Don’t miss the miracle in the minutia.

The Kirk family and Turning Point Community do not need any of us to give a grade to their grief or how it was displayed. They do not need approval to process or proceed as they see fit. People will likely object to having chips and queso at my funeral, but there they will be, nonetheless. And it will be insisted upon by those who know me best. Personal to me and my family does not have to please others. That’s how funerals work.

I will take the accusation of “pageantry” for an honorable man over the reality of rioting for dishonorable men. GLADLY. I will take the sincere words of the imperfect over the alternative any day. Especially when the split on what was said was 95/5 commendable.

All the left had to do was show “solidarity” in condemning the assassination of people for political views. What a shamefully low bar to fall short of.

To honor Charlie Kirk, the Gospel was declared loudly, clearly, and consistently by our leaders. Hope was placed in Christ. Christ was declared King. Worship was given. Wrong was named without apology or accommodation. A commitment to moral good was made.

So yeah, I’m okay with fireworks at a funeral. Light ’em up.

If revival comes to our land via Charlie Kirk, The UFC Octagon in the front lawn, or Hulk Hogans, Rogans, and Elons… revival will still have come. And I will say Amen to it.