Revelation 11 tells of two witnesses who speak the Word of God powerfully in the face of fierce opposition. Eventually they are attacked and killed. Those who had opposed them gloat and celebrate because the message of truth that they hated so much has apparently been silenced. However, God raises the witnesses to life again and the enemies of God are struck with terror.

I agree with many scholars who say that the two witnesses represent the church. This scene is often repeated throughout the history of mankind and will continue until Christ returns. The church boldly and powerfully preaches the Word of God to the whole world, including those who do not want to hear it. At various times, the evildoers appear to be successful in cancelling the message of truth. They celebrate what they perceive to be victory and gloat about what happened. However, the church always rises from their apparent demise, ultimately to have the last word. Those who oppose the church will face the wrath of God that is reserved for those who choose wickedness and refuse to repent.

Do you know what the Scottish word for “church” is? It’s “kirk”. That’s right, as in Charlie Kirk. With all that has been said in the aftermath of his assassination, let us not fail to see the association here. Charlie Kirk was an outspoken Christian who powerfully spoke the Word of God. His words were not universally well-received because he echoed the message of Christ, who was also not well-received by the world.

Present-day evildoers opposed the message of Kirk and the church. They sought to silence his voice. When his life was taken, those who chose darkness over light celebrated Charlie’s assassination and publicly gloated. They thought that they had succeeded. They could not be more wrong! Rather than silencing Charlie’s voice, they have multiplied it many times over. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church. Others who follow Christ will be emboldened to stand up and speak the truth, just as Charlie Kirk did. His voice is still resonating, strong and clear.

When all is said and done, the church will have the last word. The success of God’s people is assured through the victory that Jesus won on the cross. The crucified and resurrected Jesus will bring back to life all who give their lives for him. Those who oppose Christ and his church will meet their ultimate demise.