Everything exists as a result of the Creator.<br>Everything is upheld by Word of His (Jesus) power.<p>Submitting to higher powers has to do with order, particularly about the institution of government and not specific cases.<p>How people behave is another matter. That may or may not be approved by our Lord.<p>`When in the course of human events...`<p>The previous verse talks about how good is to overcome evil. So, if the one who sits in power is evil, he should be displaced.  How so? By people acting on behalf of the people.  That is always good.