There is a King.

And He reigns.

Christ Is King—Over All Nations

Jesus Christ is not simply a spiritual figure but a ruling monarch. Not elected. Not voted in. Not overthrown. As Revelation 19:16 declares, Jesus is “King of kings and Lord of lords.” His authority transcends every earthly title. No governor, president, or regime can rival His reign. And one day, every ruler, every citizen, every protestor, every president will bow before Him.

Yet, We Can Still Honor Earthly Authority

While Christ reigns above all, we still live under earthly authority. The Apostle Peter, writing under the shadow of Roman tyranny, urged Christians: “Fear God. Honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17). Paul, too, made it clear that “there is no authority except from God” (Romans 13:1). These rulers were neither righteous nor kind, but they represented order in a fallen world.

Honoring the government doesn’t mean blind allegiance. It means recognizing God’s providence in placing structures of authority to restrain chaos and promote justice. We obey, not because we fear men, but because we fear God—so long as that obedience does not force us to sin.

We May Challenge Leadership

When rulers overreach, Scripture gives us precedent. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow. Daniel appealed for righteousness. Peter and the apostles, when commanded to stop preaching, declared, “We must obey God rather than men.”

Critiquing government is not unpatriotic—it is our right. When power stifles justice, silences dissent, or undermines moral restraint, faithful citizens—and especially Christian leaders—must speak and act. But when dissent turns into disorder, protests become riots, and the cry becomes, “We will not be ruled,” it is not righteousness or liberty speaking—it is ungodly rebellion.

Kingdoms under the Kingdom

The Christian walks a narrow road between two kingdoms—one eternal, the other passing. We do not worship the state, nor do we despise it. We recognize that while Jesus reigns as the true and final King, earthly governments serve a temporary but necessary role. Their task is to restrain evil, uphold justice, and secure peace. Our task is to live as faithful witnesses within their bounds—supporting what is right, confronting what is wrong, and remaining loyal above all to the reign of Christ.

We are not blind nationalists. Nor are we anarchists. We are citizens of heaven, placed on earth.

So we stand for truth, even when it offends our side. We honor leaders, even when we disagree. We pray for our nation, not because it is our final home, but because God has placed us here—for now.

Final Thoughts

When we hear the cry “No Kings,” we answer with clarity:

There is a King.

He is not up for election.
He is not subject to term limits.
He is not moved by protest crowds or polling numbers.

His name is Jesus Christ.

And until He returns, we live in this world with grace, wisdom, and courage—honoring leaders, resisting evil, and bearing witness to the One True King.