U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is making one thing very clear: Jesus Christ is Lord of all.
In his speech at NRB 2026, Hegseth made it clear that under his leadership in America, Christians will continue to be able to freely proclaim the name of Jesus as Lord of all.
“As long as I have breath, I commit to you that I, and we should never allow any group, no matter how large or small, to silence us from speaking the capital ‘T’ Truth,” Hegseth said. “Christ is King. He died for our sins. We are forgiven. And He will come again in glory, amen.”
Pete Hegseth dropped this powerful truth!
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“As long as I have breath, I will NEVER allow anyone from blocking us from saying the TRUTH, Christ is King. He died for our sins. We are forgiven. He will come again in glory. Amen"
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Hegseth’s bold declaration was more than a political soundbite—it was a moment of clarity in a culture often clouded by compromise. In an era when many leaders shrink back from publicly professing faith, his unapologetic proclamation that “Christ is King” signaled conviction and courage.
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At a time when persecution feels closer than ever—when cultural hostility toward biblical Christianity is no longer subtle but increasingly overt—this kind of clarity offers hope. The church is not called to retreat but to rise.
Now is the hour to embolden believers, strengthen pulpits and ignite evangelism with fresh fire. Rather than fearing what may come, we can seize this moment to spread the fire of the Holy Spirit to the whole world around us.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
