If Charlie Kirk's assassination doesn't change the church, what will?

The most shocking moment of the past two days wasn't the tragic, horrific and demonic murder of Charlie Kirk. Reported to be the kindest of people and a true prophetic voice for this generation, Charlie's words weren't contested with opposing arguments this fateful day. Respectful dialog didn't win the day.

A coward's bullet stopped him. It didn't stop his message, mind you. It exponentially multiplied it.

The shock hit when the dark underbelly of our nation was exposed not only to be much darker than many presumed, but also that it's no longer an underbelly. It's in your face. It's gone mainstream.

The celebrations of murder seemed to take over social media, and the rejoicing over Charlie's blood have not slowed down.

I can't believe I just wrote that.

Enraged Over Mere Words

Dutch Sheets shared a brief video message on the parallel between what happened with Charlie Kirk and the martyrdom of Stephen. It was spot on and it gives a powerful revelation into the redemption plan of God in this hour.

“But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.” (Acts 6:10, ESV)

As with Stephen, the debate enraged those who had no answer. The wisdom was too great to overcome. Accusation and ultimately violence of one twisted individual was the result. Agreeing to disagree wouldn't suffice.

Stephen preached on fire and revealed truth that was fiercely rejected.

“You took up the tent of Moloch and the star of your god Rephan, the images that you made to worship; and I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’” (Acts 7:43, ESV)

I find it interesting that Moloch was mentioned in Stephen's message. This demonic god has spilled the blood of untold millions of Americans through the evils of abortion. When a spirit of murder and bloodshed is so aggressively worshiped in our nation we can't be surprised when it manifests in other sectors. Killing babies was only the beginning of the enemy's plan. In fact, I've said for years that, if the intercessors and prophets don't rise up, it will become legal to kill children aged two years and younger. That method of extermination has precedence. A spirit of Herod is ready to destroy God's people.

“Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him.” (Acts 7:54, ESV)

All it took was hearing Stephen speak.

All it took was hearing Charlie speak.

They were enraged.

“And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed together at him. Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.” (Acts 7:56–58, ESV)

They stopped their ears. The truth alone was enough for them to attack and kill. But did you notice how the passage ended? Saul was there. Paul. He witnessed it all.

I wonder just who may have been in attendance on the Utah Valley University campus. In fact, I believe more than one modern-day Paul has been awakened. Prophets, bold and anointed voices of God, were born.

The Failure of the Church

It's troubling the boldness, anointing and fearlessness that we saw in Charlie Kirk is rare in the pulpits today. Many pastors are drunk on church growth dreams, avoiding anything that would create a divide in the body.

Where are the Upper Room prayer meetings?

What happened to unapologetic calls to radical holiness (which really isn't radical at all)?

Why are the prophets muzzled?

Where are those who have actually signed up for possible martyrdom, surrendering their lives for the cause of Christ that goes well beyond forgiveness of sins and hopes of Heaven?

The church gathering, the Ekklesia, must promote strategic, fiery, heart-rending intercession to first place. The primary purpose, the foundational reason, the main thing has always been fervent prayer. Well, in Scripture at least.

The church gathering must be marked by a sharp prophetic atmosphere that results in urgent and timely messages of God piercing the darkness. The days of “family-style church” are drawing to an end, at least for the true remnant followers of Jesus.

Today's church is mostly impotent, natural and devoid of supernatural power.

Where are the dreams and visions?

Why are prophets and intercessors relegated to Facebook groups instead of the Sunday morning platform?

When will the church arise and assume its rightful place as the governmental authority in our nation?

A political spirit has consumed not only America, but also the church. Instead of governing from an apostolic and prophetic position, we have either deafening silence or bombastic, carnal, religious rants. Anointed, prophetic revelation is rare. People are consumed with “facts” instead of truth, opinions instead of the heart of God.

It's time to tremble in tears in a place of repentance, prayer and where the fear of the Lord consumes us.

I'm not pretending that the arousal of the church would have prevented Charlie's death. Martyrdom will only increase as the end draws nearer. However, it would have created an atmosphere in this nation that's burning with revival and moving in great wisdom and authority. Love would abound and millions of people would have a direct encounter with the Lover of their souls. We need another Jesus revolution.

I implore you, in an age when Molech is spilling blood all throughout our nation, when voices like Stephen and Charlie are rare and when the underbelly of darkness has become brash and overt, everything about our church gatherings must change.

When people are actually dancing on TikTok and laughing and celebrating someone's death, we know the darkness has nearly won, strangling and suffocating our nation.

Pastors, cancel everything and pray.

Many people will leave. Those who don't wish to carry the burden of the hour and who are repelled by the intensity and emotion of prophetic intercession will abandon their assignment.

This is why church growth cannot be a goal. It's laughable to think it could be.

Where we are going requires a Gideon exodus. Only one percent of Gideon's army was ready. I believe we are at the same juncture today.

Are you part of the one percent? Are you ready to tear down the altars of Molech? Will you be a Saul that is transformed into a Paul? Will you be driven by love, truth and a supernatural resolve to see freedom come to millions of people in the United States of America?

If so, don't wait. Don't look around for others to join you. Just do it.

Oh, by the way, our mission is love, not revenge. We want those who are lost to be found. We must contend for Charlie's assassin to meet Jesus. Heaven wouldn't be the same without him.

I'm sure Charlie is awaiting the day when he just might run with open arms to joyfully embrace him as he enters Heaven. This is what love looks like, and this is the core of our mission.