God rules over everything.

“The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19).

God reigns over the nations from His throne.

“God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne” (Psalm 47:8).

God ultimately appoints leaders and rulers.

“Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings” (Daniel 2:20–21 NLT).

Jesus is supreme above all.

“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy” (Colossians 1:15–18).

God calls us to put our ultimate hope and trust in Him.

“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes” (Psalm 118:8–9).

God calls us to pray for our leaders.

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:1–4).

God calls us to be peaceful and respectful.

“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone” (Titus 3:1–2).

God calls us to be subject to authorities – knowing He establishes them.

“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God” (Romans 13:1).

God calls us to make disciples of all nations.

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age’” (Matthew 28:18–20).

God will be worshipped by all nations.

“All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name” (Psalm 86:9).

Every passage of God’s Word has an immediate and broader context that helps us to properly interpret and to faithfully and wisely apply His truth to our lives. The same is true of each of these texts. When we look at these passages together, their individual and collective meaning teaches the following eternal and imminently-needed truths: No matter the outcome of this election or any election … God is still in control. Jesus is on the throne, reigning over all. The Lord calls us to be obedient to Him, to be peaceful, gentle, and prayerful – and to put our hope in Him and continue His mission of making disciples of all nations. We must remember that God is always with us, and that in the end, the nations will bow to the one who rules over them – Jesus Christ, Lord of all.