Episode 39: When Tragedy Strikes – Processing the Death of Charlie Kirk

This week has been heavy. The tragic loss of Charlie Kirk has left many of us brokenhearted, wrestling with questions of evil, justice, and God’s purposes. But here’s the truth: even in the darkest moments, God is still working. Nothing is wasted in His hands.
In today’s episode, we’re processing the heartbreaking death of Charlie Kirk and asking: Where is God when tragedy strikes? We’ll look to Romans 8:28 and see why it’s not just a verse to memorize, but a rock to stand on.

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

“We know.” This is not a guess or blind faith; this promise is rock solid.

· The promise is for those who love God.

· The promise is for those called according to His purpose.

· The promise stands firm not because of our performance, but because of God’s purpose.

· It’s God’s love and God’s work, not ours, that keeps this promise true for us.

“Your love for God may be shaky, but His call on your life is unshakable.”

Three ways God uses ALL THINGS, even suffering, for our good:

1. To Deepen Our Devotion

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness…” (James 1:2-4)

· Evaluate trials through the lens of eternity

· Joy is delight in God in the middle of pain

· Steadfastness is remaining under the pressure

2. To Advance the Gospel

“What has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard…” (Philippians 1:12-13)

· Paul’s pain had a purpose.

· We don’t know the why, but we can know and trust God is at work.

3. To Bring Us Back to Him

“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret…” (2 Corinthians 7:10)

· Suffering wakes us up

· The Holy Spirit is working, drawing us to do more, to bring us back to our purpose in Christ.

Examples from Scripture:

· Joseph said to his brothers, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” (Genesis 50:20)

· Job lost everything and still declared, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)

· Esther was placed in a pagan king’s court “for such a time as this” to save her people.

· The Cross was God’s plan to save the world.

“Romans 8:28 isn’t a vague encouragement. It’s a battle cry.”

Bottom Line: The trial might bend you, but it will not break you, because if you love God and you're called according to His purpose, nothing is wasted.

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