Charlie Kirk did not know that his last message to a world soon to perish was to encourage all, not just Christians to keep the seventh day Sabbath. He had been so blessed by not working on the Sabbath, he wanted all to have that same blessing.
It seems that many expected that Charlie Kirk would be free from error, that he above all others understands all of truth. Was he a Seventh-day Adventist that have been given great light? How old was he? He was a young man with a wisdom which far exceeded his age.
It is rare in our day to find those who are truly converted. Like Elijah, some cry out, I am the only one, not knowing there are 7,000 who have not bowed their knee to Baal. When we find those who love the Lord with all of the heart, are we not thankful? We are in a world similar to how it was at the time when Jesus came into the world. The chosen ones, the Jews, were in a Laodicean condition. The ones who Jesus chose as disciples wandered in and out of conversion. So it is today, many wander in and out of walking with Jesus in the Spirit.
Satan has once again perverted the gospel message. Many believe they are saved when they are not. The false gospel message teaches one is saved in sin, they believe they can murder and retain justification. Well, that may be going a bit far, but it is true that a great multitude professing to be Christians believe once saved always saved. Let's rephrase this great deception. Most believe they can manifest anger and pride and retain salvation. They think little sins are excused, that God knows they do not mean to sin, so they are still justified in having eternal life. Quoting a Seventh-day Adventist minister who was thought to be a great teacher, he said "the monstrous teaching in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is when one sins he must be re-justified." That is to say, one does not have to repent to be saved.
Along comes one who loves the truth, one who understood much that the world does not understand. He did not have the light given to the chosen ones. He understood higher education was often not only a poor investment of time and money, but was often leading young men and women away from truth. Today we hear much about "higher education." The true "higher education" is that imparted by Him "in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." "In Him was life; and the life was the light of men." Colossians 2:3; John 1:4. "He that followeth Me," said Jesus, "shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." Charlie did not have a worldly education, he instead chose the Bible to be his source of truth above all else. Yes, he studied a wide variety of subjects, but it was truth that he wanted above all else. Are we not excited when we find such souls?
God used Charlie to make the Sabbath an issue that extends beyond America. Charlie had not yet come to understanding all about the seventh day Sabbath, but he was on his way. Charlie did not depart from the world by going up on a mountain and isolating himself to study the Word of God. He was in the world, but was not of the world. He worked hard for six days, then one day a week, he chose as a day of worship, a day to rest in Jesus with his family. That day was the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, not the first day.
It may be that God took Charlie out of this wicked world to save him. We do not know why he is resting in a grave, but it is not hard to understand he was one who loved God and sought to help young ones find Jesus. He started a fire that will not be put out until Jesus comes. For this, I am not only thankful, but greatly excited that a door has been opened wide to reach those who loved Charlie and respected what he taught. That open door is to proclaim the Sabbath more fully, and to oppose what today is being planned, Sunday laws.
It appears that there are few in the Seventh-day Adventist Church who understand that Charlie was not appreciated by many Roman Catholic leaders, nor many Protestant pastors, nor leaders in any religion. Why not? Tell me why. Because Charlie was shown they are leading the world in a wrong direction. It is true, he did not see everything. Like John the Baptist who did not understand the gospel message, Charlie was also lacking a clear understanding of the gospel. When John said "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world (John 1:29) he did not know the Lamb had to suffer and die in order for anyone to be saved. He had been taught and believed that their Messiah would rule from an earthly throne. He was indeed confused about the gospel. It is hard to understand some things when one has been taught lies.
Many in our churches are not appreciative of those who have not arrived, who do not understand all that they understand. They fail to understand they have not arrived. Stop, think about what Charlie has done. Do not expect him to be more than what you are. Understand what he has done, then go out and take advantage of what he did. Yesterday I was able to give a message to one who has a connection with the president of the United States. What was the message that I thought so important? The president has a daughter who keeps the seventh day Sabbath. The president attended the memorial service for Charlie. He liked Charlie very much. Then just maybe the book that Charlie wrote to awake the world to the seventh day Sabbath, might be of interest to the President of the United States and those who surround him. The vice president of the United States loved Charlie and told us that if it was not for Charlie he would not be the vice president. Maybe, just maybe he will be interested in the last message Charlie left for the world. Stop, in the Name of God, Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life.
