Matthew 10:32 (NKJV) “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.

On Friday, I witnessed one of the most powerful testimonies for Jesus I have ever seen. A young woman whose husband was assassinated two days earlier spoke of him being with his Lord and Savior face to face. Her confidence and conviction in the face of overwhelming grief captured the attention of many, including those who have no idea who Jesus really is or what He did for all the world. And this may indeed mark a turning point in the lives of many of those people who listened to Erika Kirk speak not only of her husband, but also of her (and his) Savior.

I mentioned a few days ago that Charlie Kirk was a mighty witness for Jesus through his personal testimony to the youth of America. Those who disagreed with him were vicious in their attacks. It seems as though his detractors feel that freedom of speech and religion only applies to those who are not Christian. But that did not deter Charlie from continuing his speaking engagements, even in the face of death threats. A lot of his enemies thought that by silencing Charlie, they would put an end to this kind of witnessing. One of them took matters into his own hands.

There is nothing new under the sun. When Jesus was first sharing the Good News that He came to save the world from sin and death, his detractors thought that by silencing Him they would end the problem He presented to their power and position. They thought the people would forget about Him. How did that work out for them?

Charlie faced the same kind of opposition Jesus did because He was bearing witness to Jesus. And I believe Charlie’s death will be a watershed moment in American history. Those who listened to Charlie talk about Jesus are poised to carry the torch, sharing the message of hope and forgiveness and life that come only from Jesus.

May all of us who follow Jesus boldly share our testimony of who He is and what He has done for all people. Death will not conquer us, because Jesus conquered death for us.

1 Corinthians 15:54–57 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.