Government authority

Romans 13:1 “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.  The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Throughout the history of the world there have been governments which have performed in the most ungodlike manner.  How can God, through Paul write this passage?  We know God is always in total control.  We know God allows the Devil to have his way.  You and I can understand this passage when seeming good authorities are in control, but evil government?  Like Hitler!  This is a time we will have to wait for God to explain.