In June 2025, millions across the U.S. took to the streets under the banner “No Kings.” The protests, sparked by a highly publicized military parade and expressions of concentrated power, revealed a deep divide in our nation’s soul. Supporters of President Trump saw patriotism and strength. Protesters saw authoritarian overreach. Between those two perspectives lies a vast chasm of confusion, anger, and fear.

As Christians, we are often pressured to pick a side. But Scripture calls us to something higher.

It’s easy to reduce everything to a binary—either proud nationalism or radical resistance. But the gospel invites us into a third way: reverence for authority without worshiping it, and concern for justice without rebellion against rightful order.

“My kingdom is not of this world.” – John 18:36

This doesn’t mean Christians are apolitical or passive. But it does mean that our ultimate allegiance is not to a party, platform, or nation—it’s to a King whose rule is eternal, righteous, and just.

Jesus isn’t a symbol of empire or protest. He doesn’t fit in a campaign slogan or on a ballot. He is King of kings (Revelation 19:16)—not elected by men, not threatened by them, and not in need of defending.

“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end…” – Isaiah 9:7

His reign brings peace, not partisanship. His laws are written on hearts, not paper. And His concern is always for the lost, the weary, the overlooked, and the oppressed.

As believers, we affirm the dignity of every human being—protester and patriot alike. But we also remember that no human government can fully satisfy the hunger for justice, order, peace, and truth. That’s not because government is bad—it’s because we were made for a better kingdom.

“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.” – Colossians 1:13

So while the world debates power, Christians proclaim a crucified King who laid down His life, not to seize control, but to bring salvation.

It means we resist the urge to idolize leaders—or demonize them.

We honor earthly authority, but we don’t confuse it with divine authority.

We care for the vulnerable not out of political strategy, but because we follow a King who became poor for our sake.

We grieve injustice without losing hope, because justice will be done—perfectly and eternally—by King Jesus.

If you’re overwhelmed by the news, torn between parties, or discouraged by the tone of our public discourse—you’re not alone. The early church lived under rulers who persecuted them and in societies fractured by class and ideology. Yet their hope remained firm:

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

Jesus didn’t come to take sides. He came to take over hearts—and one day, He will return to reign in full.

In a time when some cry “No Kings!” and others cheer “Make America Great Again,” the Christian quietly kneels and whispers: There is One King. And He is enough.

Our role today is not to win arguments or secure earthly power, but to reflect the character of our heavenly King—in humility, truth, and love.

Let the world debate who sits in earthly seats of power. As for us, we lift our eyes:

Not in theory. In truth.

“Jesus is Lord.”

Not for some. For all.

Need prayer or encouragement? We’d love to hear from you.

Feeling anxious? Step away from the noise and spend time in God’s Word.

“You keep him in perfect peace

whose mind is stayed on you,

because he trusts in you.

Trust in the Lord forever,

for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”

— Isaiah 26:3–4

You are not forgotten. You are not without hope.

The King is alive. And His kingdom will never fall.

—The Good & Well Team