God, Where Are You?

Like many of you, my heart is heavy. This week we were rocked by the shocking news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination—a man who poured his life into reaching the next generation, often at the frontlines of cultural and ideological battles. Whether or not you always agreed with his approach, there’s no denying the senselessness of this violence. A young husband and father is gone. A family is grieving. And many of us are left asking the same ancient question: “God, where are You?”

That question is not new. In fact, it echoes straight out of the book of Habakkuk. The prophet looked at his nation—torn apart by violence, injustice, and corruption—and cried out:

“How long, Lord, must I call for help, but You do not listen? Violence is everywhere, but You do not come to save.” Habakkuk 1:2 (NLT)

Habakkuk’s honesty reminds us that wrestling with God in times of chaos is not unbelief—it’s faith seeking understanding.

The Bible is filled with stories of humanity hiding from God after sin entered the world—Adam and Eve in shame, Cain murdering Abel, Noah’s generation consumed with violence. What we see in our streets, in our schools, and now in the assassination of a national Christian leader is not unprecedented. But it feels raw, because we’re living it.

Like Habakkuk, we too feel weary—not just from the depth of tragedy, but from the length of it. One act of violence follows another, and it takes a toll.

Habakkuk screamed his questions at God, and God answered in a surprising way:

“Look at the nations and watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” (Habakkuk 1:5) NKJV

God reminded Habakkuk that He was still at work, even when judgment and chaos seemed to reign. That truth still stands. Evil has its moment, but it does not have the final word.

The turning point comes in Habakkuk 2:4: “The righteous will live by faith.” This verse is so foundational it’s quoted three times in the New Testament (Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38).

For Habakkuk, this meant holding his ground as a prophet even when he didn’t understand. For us, it means holding fast to Christ even when the world feels like it’s unraveling.
And Habakkuk’s story doesn’t end in despair. By chapter 3, he moves from fear to faith, from anguish to joy:

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:18 (NLT)

Charlie Kirk’s last breath here was his first breath in heaven. That truth doesn’t erase the pain of his family or the anger we feel at injustice, but it anchors us in hope. Death does not get the final word—Jesus does.

So, how do we respond?

• We grieve honestly. Like Habakkuk, we bring our raw questions and tears to God.
• We remain faithful. Don’t abandon your post. Keep standing for truth, even when the world mocks or rages.
• We live by faith. Trust that God is still sovereign, still working, still redeeming—even in the chaos.

Gang, our world is dark. But the darker it gets, the brighter the light of Christ shines. Now is not the time to retreat. Now is the time to anchor ourselves in the God who has already conquered death and promises to return.

When tragedy strikes, it is natural to cry out, “God, where are You?” Habakkuk shows us that God hears, God answers, and God calls us to live by faith until the day He makes all things new.