Only two weeks ago, people around the world were shaken by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. At only 31 years of age, he had made a dramatic impact on the lives of many people. Less than three months before he was fatally shot, Kirk was interviewed on a podcast, and the host asked him, “If you could be associated with one thing, how would you want to be remembered?” Of course, he did not know that his life would end soon, but he answered that question boldly and clearly.
The answer Kirk gave is one I wish more Christians could give, including myself. He replied, “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith. That would be the most important thing; most important thing is my faith.” Over the past two weeks, I’ve seen many negative comments about Charlie Kirk, most of which are wildly false. However, one thing I’ve noticed among some Christians since Kirk’s death is that they have gained new courage to speak up for their faith. Some have openly admitted that they’ve been quiet about their Christian faith but now feel more courageous because of Charlie Kirk’s boldness.
Someone very dear to me is currently facing a terminal illness with only a short time to live. Her Christian faith assures her that when she leaves this life, something much better awaits her. That was the faith Charlie Kirk had, but he expected to have many more years to live. The woman I love, knowing her time is limited, wants to be remembered for sharing her faith with everyone she meets, including nurses, neighbors, friends, and family. She knows where she’s headed, and she wants others to share that hope as well. If you knew you had only a short time to live, would you be more courageous in sharing your faith?
The question everyone should consider is, “How would you want to be remembered?” If you’re a Christian, are you boldly sharing your faith with those you encounter? If you love them, you’ll want them to have the same hope you have. You will want to do everything you can to see that they will be with you in heaven.
— Roland Earnst © 2025
Reference: foxnews.com