Before an election is held, candidates will declare their platform. The voters will look for the candidate that is reputable and has qualifications appropriate to the position.
In 60 A.D. Festus was elected governor of Caesarea because he had the right qualifications for the position. In Acts 25, we see Festus taking his place on the judgment seat and negotiating within the laws of the day. Also, we read that he was instrumental in securing Paul's release from prison.
Today, as in Paul's time, elections are being held and the delegates are chosen by the voters. And, in Romans 13, Paul reminds us that every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
Ed Unruh
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