“And who knows whether you have not come
to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Esther 4:9c
On Wednesday September 10th, in the middle of the writing team, we heard the news we hoped we wouldn’t hear, Charlie Kirk died. Silence, sorrow, but trust in our Father because “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints,” Psalm 116:15. God was not surprised that this evil act would occur, but He was ready to welcome Charlie home with, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” His work on earth was done, but what God purposed in Charlie to do would continue on.
The following days were filled with stories of the accomplishments which could only be designed by God using a man completely surrendered to His Savior. As I listened and watched, the story of Esther came to mind. Charlie was clearly created ‘for such a time as this.’ As Esther was integral to God’s plan to rescue her people, Charlie would be used by God to bring people to know Jesus. The basis for all his work for faith, family, and our country, was the truth about Jesus. In an interview, Charlie was asked what he wanted to be remembered for. His answer was thoughtful but immediate. “I want to be remembered for my courage for my faith. My faith is the most important thing to me.”
We live in a time that calls for courage. Courage to speak the truth, even when people don’t want to hear it, because some will hear! We need courage because ‘In the absence of courage, truth is an orphan.’ As we’ve learned in Revelation, the Lord says to His children to be faithful, steadfast, stand firm, and endure; that all takes courage. The outcome is up to God and as Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” But we believers are here at this place because God designed each of us ‘for such a time as this.’ Our placement here during this era is not accidental but purposeful. And the source of courage is a deep trust in God and His plan.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Prayerfully consider these questions:
How do you want to be remembered?
How does your trust in God and His plan give you courage?
How does knowing you were created for such a time as this make a difference in your life?
Praying for us all as we continue on with strength and courage.
Francie Overstreet
EFCC Member