It is important that we do not miss Jesus' point to Pilate, "You could have no power against me unless it had been given to you from above" (John 19:11).
We rejoice when governments are good and we are living in peace, but what does this mean if we are living under tyranny? How can we reconcile the cruelty of men and the sovereignty of God? (Romans 13:1-7; Acts 4:27-30).
Some mysteries will not be fully understood on earth, but Jesus has given us an example how to respond. We place our trust in God who will judge righteously (Hebrews 5:7-8; 1Peter 2:13-17, 18-25, 3:14-17).
