Listen, I understand why so many people feel frustrated today. A lot of folks who grew up in the 50s and 60s remember a world that felt simpler, safer, and more familiar. But time moves forward, and the world changes — sometimes in ways we don’t like or understand. “The form of this world is passing away” (1 Corinthians 7:31).
Because of that, people get angry at the government, at policies, at cultural shifts, or at groups they don’t agree with. Some even talk about reshaping the country into something that fits their personal preferences. And sure, if someone has a grievance, there are local places to voice it. But before any of that, believers need to stop and remember something deeper.
This world is not your home. Scripture says we are “strangers and pilgrims on the earth” (Hebrews 11:13). It’s temporary — a place you pass through, with both good and bad along the way. “For here we do not have an enduring city, but we seek the one to come” (Hebrews 13:14).
So the real question isn’t, “How do I fix this country?” It’s, “Does any of this strengthen or weaken my relationship with Yahavah?” Only you can answer that honestly. “Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5).
Many Christians are waiting for a future moment when Jesus will come rule the world physically. But isn’t He supposed to be ruling your heart right now? “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15). The renewal God cares about begins inside — the old mindset passing away and the new life of Christ taking over. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away” (2 Corinthians 5:17). That’s the new heaven and new earth you’re called to live in today (Revelation 21:1–3).
If we’re honest, a lot of the desire to “take the country back” comes from personal bias, nostalgia, or fear. Some would even push entire groups of people aside if they had the power. That’s not the Spirit of Christ. “The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God” (James 1:20). That’s the flesh acting out of anger (Galatians 5:19–21).
Scripture is clear about how believers should relate to earthly authority:
Romans 13 teaches that all governing authorities exist because God allows them. “There is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” Resisting them isn’t just political rebellion — it’s resisting what God has established. We’re called to live honorably, pay what we owe, and show respect where respect is due (Romans 13:1–7).
And then there’s Hebrews 11, where the people of faith confessed they were “strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” They weren’t looking for an earthly nation to save them. “They desired a better country, that is, a heavenly one” (Hebrews 11:16). That’s the country God prepared for them — and for you.
That’s the country you belong to.
So instead of pouring all your energy into trying to reshape this temporary world, focus on building up the spiritual person, walking in the Spirit of Christ, and living as a citizen of the kingdom you already belong to. “Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16). “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20). That’s where your identity is. That’s where your hope is. And that’s where your real home is.
Because of that, people get angry at the government, at policies, at cultural shifts, or at groups they don’t agree with. Some even talk about reshaping the country into something that fits their personal preferences. And sure, if someone has a grievance, there are local places to voice it. But before any of that, believers need to stop and remember something deeper.
This world is not your home. Scripture says we are “strangers and pilgrims on the earth” (Hebrews 11:13). It’s temporary — a place you pass through, with both good and bad along the way. “For here we do not have an enduring city, but we seek the one to come” (Hebrews 13:14).
So the real question isn’t, “How do I fix this country?” It’s, “Does any of this strengthen or weaken my relationship with Yahavah?” Only you can answer that honestly. “Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5).
Many Christians are waiting for a future moment when Jesus will come rule the world physically. But isn’t He supposed to be ruling your heart right now? “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15). The renewal God cares about begins inside — the old mindset passing away and the new life of Christ taking over. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away” (2 Corinthians 5:17). That’s the new heaven and new earth you’re called to live in today (Revelation 21:1–3).
If we’re honest, a lot of the desire to “take the country back” comes from personal bias, nostalgia, or fear. Some would even push entire groups of people aside if they had the power. That’s not the Spirit of Christ. “The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God” (James 1:20). That’s the flesh acting out of anger (Galatians 5:19–21).
Scripture is clear about how believers should relate to earthly authority:
Romans 13 teaches that all governing authorities exist because God allows them. “There is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” Resisting them isn’t just political rebellion — it’s resisting what God has established. We’re called to live honorably, pay what we owe, and show respect where respect is due (Romans 13:1–7).
And then there’s Hebrews 11, where the people of faith confessed they were “strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” They weren’t looking for an earthly nation to save them. “They desired a better country, that is, a heavenly one” (Hebrews 11:16). That’s the country God prepared for them — and for you.
That’s the country you belong to.
So instead of pouring all your energy into trying to reshape this temporary world, focus on building up the spiritual person, walking in the Spirit of Christ, and living as a citizen of the kingdom you already belong to. “Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16). “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20). That’s where your identity is. That’s where your hope is. And that’s where your real home is.
