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leader should set the pace, choose the path, and
embody the vision of the group that they are charged
with leading. They should be dependable and
trustworthy. A leader should have upright moral
character, be known for their virtue, and be an
exa
A mple for those underneath to follow. There is a lot
that we expect out of our leaders. We desire leaders that we can
stand behind and agree with. Unfortunately, leaders will not
always measure up to our standards. Undoubtedly, we will
sometimes disagree and be disappointed in our leaders’ stances,
character, and decisions. However, no matter how unqualified our
leaders might be or how much we might disagree with their
authority, we must live underneath it when we can, with clear
conscience in order to not violate any commands of God. Since
this world is not our home, it’s easier to digest that our King of
Kings is in absolute, supreme control. He commands and
empowers us to live our lives differently from the pattern of the
world. Not grumbling or freaking out about politics is included in
that. If this is you, take heart. The following is a reminder of what
our role is to play in all of this.

1. Remember and recognize God’s sovereignty.
God is in control. Always. He is no more surprised by who our
leaders are or what their actions and decisions entail than we are
by the sun rising every morning. The Bible tells us in Romans 13:1-
2: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For
there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have
been instituted by God. Therefore, whoever resists the authorities
resists what God has appointed.” Any leader we have is placed
there directly by God, whether we like it or not. When we can
remember and recognize this fact, it makes it easier to live
peacefully without a need for constant panic and anxiety over the
state of the authority above us. It is much easier to obey the
commands of our earthly leaders when we know that God is
ultimately the one that is in control.