A Call To Prayer, A Call To Action
While the events of this last week have left many reeling, there are two actions that born-again believers must take in the coming days. Charlie Kirk was truly a born-again believer whose life affected many, in the wake of his assassination, we can learn from his example.
Right now, there are many who are angry, upset, fearful, and unsure. This is why as members of the body of Christ we need to come together and pray. We need to pray for our leaders in the local government and national government, that they will turn and follow God. “14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Pray for our church leaders that they will stand for what the Bible says, that they will not shy away from the hard topics in order to keep numbers in their church. “9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” Titus 1:9
Pray that nations turn to Him and place their faith in Jesus Christ. “God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah 2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations. 3 May the peoples praise You, God; May all the peoples praise You. 4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy; For You will judge the peoples with fairness And guide the nations on the earth. Selah 5 May the peoples praise You, God; May all the peoples praise You.” Psalm 67:1-5
However, prayer is not the only action that we as Christians can be doing. Right now, there are more people raising questions regarding Christianity due to Charlie Kirk. As believers, we are called to action. “54 Now as for the centurion and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the other things that were happening, they became extremely frightened and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54.
Let us be like this centurion who, moments after His death, proclaimed Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Let us be courageous to speak out to those who now have questions. Let us take this time to reap a harvest. “36 Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:36-37.
Let us live now without fear, so that we may one day hear “21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master.’” Matthew 25:21.
Seek the truth and encourage one another,
Alex