All authority is established by God. (Romans 13:1) BUT not every authority is godly. This is the witness of history and Scripture. Many of our forefathers in the faith lived under the authority of ungodly and evil men. Moses was under Pharaoh. Daniel was under Nebuchadnezzar. Peter had Nero. Many of the kings of Israel were unrighteous as well. God puts all authority in place.
The next President of the United States will be put in office by God. He may or may not be a godly authority. Daniel praised God under the authority of Nebuchadnezzar who had destroyed Jerusalem and taken him into exile with these words, "He (God) changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them."
Jesus reminded Pilate John 19:11 that "you would have no power (authority) over me if it were not given to you from above."
So, those who follow Christ have no reason to worry, stress or fear the future. Our God is in control even when our authorities are ungodly.
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