Is It God’s Will That Biden Is Our President?

Recently, the Speaker Of The House made this comment:

“The Bible says that God is the one that raises up people and authority. I believe God is sovereign — by the way, so did the founders,” Johnson said. “They acknowledge that our rights don’t come from government, they come from God, and we’re made in His image, everybody’s made the same. We all are given equal rights and value and that’s something that we defend. So if you believe all those things, then you believe that God is the one that allows people to be raised in authority. It must’ve been God’s will then, that’s my belief.”

The Speaker was referring to a text the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 13:

“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. ² Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. ³ For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. ⁴ For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. ⁵ Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

⁶ This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. ⁷ Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.”

So, the answer is yes. It’s not just true of President Biden. Anyone in authority is able to serve because God allows them to serve. But….

This doesn’t mean that every action a leader takes is righteous and good. It also doesn’t mean that every leader elected is righteous or good. Paul was speaking into one of the most corrupt governments in human history when he wrote Romans 13. It does mean that God is Sovereign and more powerful than government and government has power because God has allowed it to have power. His permissive will allows those in government to rule and reign. God can, and often does, use righteous leaders and unrighteous leaders to accomplish His will and purpose in the world.

It does mean, we should submit to government. They are instituted by and used by God, so we submit. Not because we think they are right, but because we think God is right. We serve Him. We understand that government is responsible to God for how they ruled, and we are responsible to God for how we lived under their rule. The answer to corrupt government is not rebellion, it is righteousness. This is our calling in a post Christian world…to live such good and righteous lives that results in people coming to and praising Jesus.

It does mean, we respect and honor government…. when its due. In other words, we don’t call evil good…. that would not be righteous. We keep our eyes up and on the lookout for the good that our leaders are doing. This stands in contrast to how our current culture lives and operates as we try to find the most recent thing we can criticize. Look for the good and honor that good.

It does mean, we pay our taxes. Not much more to say on that, but to say it again…pay your taxes :).

It does mean, we pray for our leaders. They are accountable to God and they have a huge responsibility. Pray that they lead well. Pray that they serve well. Pray that they allow themselves to be used by God to accomplish good, holy, and righteous things.