Steadfast Warrior: Standing Bold in Spiritual Warfare

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Knock Knock

Something dark is coming.

It’s knocking at our doors.

This death was just the beginning.

It’s a hardcore spiritual war.

Knock Knock

Don’t mean to scare you, but the time is now.

God calls you His warrior.

Don’t break your vow.

When you chose this life, you knew it wouldn’t be easy.

Are you ready, child? 

Knock Knock

It’s time to strap up.

Tighten your belt and secure your breastplate. 

Don’t forget the truth you’re fighting for.

Slip on your helmet and pick up your sword.

Are you ready for God’s love to pour?

Peace is at your feet.That alone is no defeat.

However, it’s time for more.

Don’t let that faith of yours keep hiding in that drawer.

Grab your shield and be ready to roar.

Knock Knock

Go open that door.

You’re equipped for war.

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September 10th, 2025, changed everything. 

You see, Charlie’s death wasn’t just political — it was spiritual. 

His death is showing the evil and hatred that is going on in this world, but it’s also showing how many people want to stand up and fight for the truth.

Since Wednesday, Christians all over the world have sensed that something is coming. I, too, have felt something similar, and so have people that I personally know. Deep down, I think we all know that something is coming, whether or not you are a believer. 

I believe it’s a hardcore spiritual war that’s about to hit. Now, spiritual warfare has always existed. If you’re a follower of Christ, you know this. You know that satan will do anything to slow us down or to make us want to walk away from Christ altogether. 

However, what I am saying is that satan is going to try and use this death to make us, as believers, stay quiet. He wants us to be scared of being persecuted so that we don’t speak up. In fact, there are people in this world right now who want people who are similar to Charlie Kirk (aka devout Christians) to be killed. I don’t mean to scare you, but this is the reality that we chose to face when we decided to follow Christ. 

“If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they keep my word, they will also keep yours.” — John 15:19–20 [ESV]

Now more than ever, we need to stand bold in faith. 

We need to put on the armor of God. It’s time to put on the belt of truth, helmet of salvation, breastplate of righteousness, sword of the Spirit, sandals/feet of peace, and the shield of faith. 

We are entering into a season of spiritual warfare, and now is not the time to just sit on the sidelines. We need to gather as Christians and spend time together in fellowship, prayer, and in God’s word! 

We need to get out into the streets and show people who God is through love. That means openly talking about who Jesus is. That means offering to pray with strangers who are having a hard time. 

That means putting aside extra cash if you can for those who need it. That means being willing to have civil conversations with people who have opposing views from you.

That means so many different things.

God gave every single one of us different spiritual gifts that we can use to help lead people to Christ, so I encourage you — find a way to know what that spiritual gift is so that you can use it! 

Even if you don’t know what your spiritual gift is, God has empowered you to go and spread the Gospel and stand firm in your faith. None of us wants to be persecuted for what we believe in, but think about all the lost souls out there! 

Deep down, those lost souls do not understand what they are doing, missing, or what they will be facing on judgment day. Your boldness in your faith and love for Jesus could be the reason why someone turns to Christ. Your boldness could be the last seed that needs to be planted to save them from eternity in hell. 

And if you’re afraid, that’s okay — that’s what makes us human. But just because we’re afraid of something doesn’t mean we shouldn’t move. Don’t let your fear be the reason that someone doesn’t get to hear the Gospel.

Charlie Kirk’s death broke so many hearts. 

We all can feel that gap. We know we lost a brother in Christ who was a steadfast warrior. However, we must have hope and remember that we will see him again one day! 

Until then, we need to make God and Charlie proud! We must stand and fight this spiritual war the way Jesus would — through bold faith, love, grace, mercy, and hope!

Here are some bible verses for encouragement:

“The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength.” — Isaiah 40:28-29 [ESV]

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me — the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.” — 2 Timothy 4:7–8 [NLT]

© Sierra Loew