It is undeniable: Charlie Kirk had a special calling on his life, and he ran his race well for the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the wake of his passing, Kirk is being remembered as someone who had a unique anointing upon his life.
In an interview on Newsmax, Benny Johnson was asked who he thought could replace Charlie Kirk, with even the suggestion that he may be the one to take up his mantle. However, Johnson made it clear that no one could ever replace Kirk.
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“Charlie is one of one,” Johnson said. “Let me tell you this: I was witness to a miracle, and perhaps this is the only time in my life I’ll be able to say that. A true, proper miracle, which was Charlie Kirk’s life.”
Johnson noted that Kirk had a major calling on his life that could only have been given to him by God.
“He had a calling, a prophetic calling that can only come from our Lord and Savior,” said Johnson.
Johnson pointed out that Kirk’s vision for Turning Point started when he was young, as he began collecting donations for the organization as far back as the 2012 Republican National Convention when Mitt Romney was running for president.
“What other 14-year-old young men do you find doing that?” Johnson asked. “He was one of one. That is what makes Charlie an American icon, a legend and someone who can never be replaced. He’s somebody who was, in many ways, I believe, a prophet. He’s somebody who had a calling on his life, and anybody who was near him understood that.”
In another interview, Johnson also described how Charlie Kirk’s friendship and life personally pulled him out of alcoholism and worldliness toward the light of Christ.
“Had to tell the truth. Charlie Kirk saved me from addiction, gave my family safety and was the force that put Christ at the center of my life,” Johnson wrote on X.
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He also pointed to the life and martyrdom of Stephen in the Book of Acts and how Christianity spread mightily after his death. In the same way, Johnson sees how Kirk’s life and platform have only been magnified through his death.
“Charlie lived for the truth. Like the martyr Stephen in the early church, Charlie’s death has already sparked a worldwide spiritual revival.” Wrote Johnson.
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Charlie Kirk’s legacy will continue to reverberate far beyond his years on earth. His unwavering commitment to the gospel, his bold defense of truth, and his prophetic voice for this generation have left a mark that cannot be erased.
Though his race is complete, the seeds he planted are bearing fruit in lives transformed and movements ignited. His influence now stands as a catalyst for revival, ensuring that the mission he lived for will only grow stronger in the days ahead.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
