There was another shooting Sunday. It was an attack on a church in Michigan. Whether we are of the same faith persuasion as the attacked church or not, the reality of the events which occurred is terrifying. So much damage. Many victims. And so much fear.

            The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk started somewhat of a revival among Christians across the United States. No matter our political stance, it is undeniable that the message of Christ has been preached on a massive scale in the wake of Charlie’s death. Fence-riders have chosen sides. Curious onlookers have asked more questions and picked a position. Pastors are on fire. Apathetic parishioners have regained their spark. And all because Charlie stood up for Jesus above any political stance.

Zeal is contagious.

But fear is contagious too.

As quickly as we mount our horses ready to tell the world about Jesus, fear can make us run straight back to the barn.

This attack on people peacefully assembling together is not a reason to back down from what we believe. If anything, it is a reason to make us shout louder. Stand taller. And grasp our stance with a firmness we’ve yet to do until now.

Fear pushes us into corners and convinces us that we have nothing worth saying.

Fear convinces us that we are worthless and useless.

Fear is the way our greatest Enemy wins.

Don’t let fear win. If you believe firmly in the name of Christ, then don’t be afraid to say it. Like Paul says in the New Testament, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

Do you have this assurance, or if you died right now, would you wonder your fate?