No, Kings and the King of Kings

As many Bible-believing Christians prepare to bow silently before God on Good Friday and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, another group is preparing for one more “No Kings Rally” protesting, presumably, American President Donald Trump. Organizers say they expect the biggest turnout across the nation – with several million people turning out to hold signs on street corners and along the byways of American cities and towns.

To a good number of Americans, these protesters just look foolish. A good many bloggers and politicians have already made the point that, duh, we don’t have kings here in America. The fact that these people can peaceably assemble and voice their disapproval of the current government is proof that democracy is not dead. As we’ve seen in China, North Korea, and, most recently, in Iran, true dictators do not allow you to criticize them or their actions. President Trump may send out a few regrettably worded tweets, but for the most part, he’s pretty tame.

Think about how much time these protesters waste making their signs (or picking them up from protest organizers) and standing on the hard pavement, waving, cheering, jeering, chanting, etc. They are not going to change people’s minds about President Trump or his actions. More likely, they will foment discord and distrust among those close to the protesters, but I guess that is what organizers ultimately want.

So, for my “progressive” friends and family, I made a list of ways you can better spend your time Saturday. Below are 100 simple things you can do to take your mind off the political problems of this world and put it to good use honoring the King of Kings – Jesus.

Before sharing this list, a word of caution for both liberals and conservatives. If you are putting your trust in one man or one party, your allegiance is misdirected. All political parties have flaws – just look at the politicians in them. We no longer have true statesmen who work toward the good of the country. Instead, our faith needs to be in one outside ourselves, one who truly does have our best interest at heart – Jesus. Since we’re focused on kings this week, maybe we should all watch this short video from Reverend S.M. Lockridge entitled “That’s My King.” Taken from a sermon he preached back in 1970, about Matthew 6:5-13, Rev. Lockridge reminds people :

• not to focus on their woes, but their blessings.
• not to focus on their enemies, but on their friends.
• not to live on Complaint Avenue, but on Thanksgiving Boulevard.
• not control your own life but let Jesus be the Lord of it.
• don’t ask what people can do for you, but ask God what He can do through you.
• Let God have His way and stop playing like the Lord is your shepherd if He is not.
• Before we can recognize someone is a brother, we’ve got to have the same Father.
• We need to ask people who is their King?

So, that’s 101 things you would be better off doing Saturday. Forget the No Kings, focus on the King of Kings. No. 1 is listening to Dr. Lockridge. Here’s the rest: