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 Devotion to John the Baptist and Charlie Kirk

John the Baptist was a man of unwavering conviction. He spoke truth to power, even when it meant confronting King Herod about his immoral relationship. His boldness cost him his freedom and ultimately his life. Yet, John’s death was not in vain — it was a testimony to the cost of discipleship and the courage of prophetic witness.

In our time, we have witnessed the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Like John, Charlie was a controversial figure who stood firmly for what he believed, often challenging prevailing cultural norms and political ideologies. His assassination at a public event has shocked many and sparked national conversations about political violence, free speech, and the role of faith in public life.

While John the Baptist was executed by a ruler trying to silence truth, Charlie Kirk was killed by a lone gunman during a college tour meant to engage young minds in debate. Both deaths remind us of the fragility of life and the cost of standing for conviction in a world that often resists uncomfortable truths.

Parallels and Lessons

1. Boldness in Truth
John and Charlie both spoke boldly, even when it made them unpopular. Their lives challenge us to ask: Are we willing to talk about truth, even when it costs us?

2. Faith Over Fear
John feared God more than Herod. Charlie, according to his wife Erika, wanted to be remembered for his faith and courage. In a culture of fear and division, their examples call us to live by faith, not by fear.

3. Legacy Beyond Death
John’s legacy paved the way for Jesus. Charlie’s legacy, as his wife said, lives on in his children and in the movement he helped build. Our lives may be short, but our impact can be eternal when rooted in God’s purpose.

Prayer

Lord, give us the courage of John the Baptist and the conviction of those who stand for truth today. Help us to live boldly, love deeply, and speak truthfully, even when the cost is high. May we honor the lives of those who have gone before us by living faithfully in our own time. Amen.

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