Man Gets More Love Than the Messiah

The truth is, we express grief easily over who we identify with.

We cry over their deaths. But what about the One who died to give us life?

Something happens in the world when a well-known figure dies. Whether they were loved or hated in life, death seems to draw out something sacred in all of us. We rally around hashtags, create tribute art, hold vigils, and offer up waves of love, reflection, and sometimes even tears.

We saw it with George Floyd, whose death ignited a global reckoning.

We saw it with Kobe Bryant, whose passing stopped the world.

We saw it with Chadwick Boseman, a quiet warrior whose loss cut deep.

We saw it with Queen Elizabeth, honored with parades and international mourning.

And now, we see it with Charlie Kirk — a tidal wave of love, reflection, grief, and emotional connection.

Whether these individuals were political, cultural, royal, religious, or iconic — death has a way of uniting people around their memory. And to be clear: this blog isn’t about whether you agreed with them or liked them. It’s not about whether they were right or wrong. It’s about why we’re so comfortable mourning people… and so uncomfortable honoring the Person who gave everything for us.

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Why Is Jesus So Hard to Celebrate?

Think about it.

Jesus Christ didn’t just die.

He died for you.

He didn’t just give a speech.

He gave His life.

He didn’t just leave a legacy.

He gave you eternity.

No celebrity ever bore your sin.

No politician ever carried your shame.

No icon ever hung on a cross in your place.

Yet we remain hesitant to publicly celebrate Jesus. To weep for Him. To post about Him. To reflect deeply on who He is and what He did. We might attend church on Easter, post a verse on Christmas, or wear a cross on a chain… but where is the global outpouring for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?

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We Don’t Mourn Him — Because We Don’t Know Him

The truth is, we express grief easily over who we identify with. If someone inspired us, represented us, or moved us emotionally, our hearts connect. But maybe the reason we don’t show the same passion for Jesus is because… we haven’t personally connected with Him. Not just religiously. Not just culturally. But deeply.

You can’t mourn someone you never knew.

You can’t honor someone you never met.

You can’t express love for someone you’ve only heard about — especially if you’ve never experienced His love for yourself.

Jesus doesn’t want a hashtag.

He doesn’t need a mural.

He wants your life.

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More Than a Moment — He Gave You a Movement

Jesus didn’t just die.

He defeated death.

He didn’t just speak truth.

He is the Truth.

He didn’t just represent a cause.

He is the Kingdom.

And yet… this is what we do:

We celebrate the movements sparked by the deaths of celebrities, activists, and cultural figures.

We mobilize. We unify. We post. We protest. We build foundations, funds, and documentaries.

But when it comes to Jesus?

The movement He gave us — the Kingdom of God — we downplay it.

We tame it.

We treat it like an optional belief system rather than the revolution of love, redemption, and authority that it is.

We water it down.

We get emotional for men… but stay numb to the Messiah.

We are honoring deaths…

But ignoring the one death that actually brought us life.

We amplify their stories…

But stay silent about the greatest story ever told.

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Ask Yourself:

• Why is it easier to mourn a man than to follow the Messiah?

• Why are we more emotionally available for movements sparked by tragedy, than for the triumph that tore the veil?

• Why do we ride for causes that last a season, and ignore the cause that secures eternity?

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Let’s Be Real:

Jesus doesn’t want to trend. He wants to transform.

He doesn’t want your tears. He wants your trust.

He doesn’t want your tribute. He wants your total surrender.

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

— Revelation 5:12