(Psalm 2:1-12) Why are the nations restless
And the peoples plotting in vain?2 The kings of the earth take their stand
And the rulers conspire together
Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
3 “Let’s tear their shackles apart
And throw their ropes away from us!”
4 He who sits in the heavens laughs,
The Lord scoffs at them.
5 Then He will speak to them in His anger
And terrify them in His fury, saying,
6 “But as for Me, I have installed My King
Upon Zion, My holy mountain.”
7 “I will announce the decree of the Lord:
He said to Me, ‘You are My Son,
Today I have fathered You.
8 Ask it of Me, and I will certainly give the nations as Your inheritance,
And the ends of the earth as Your possession.
9 You shall break them with a rod of iron,
You shall shatter them like earthenware.’”
10 Now then, you kings, use insight;
Let yourselves be instructed, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with reverence
And rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, that He not be angry and you perish on the way,
For His wrath may be kindled quickly.
How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!
TODAY'S THOUGHTS AND MEDITATION:
This passage is laid out very simply. The first portion talks about the restlessness in the world, which is a result of those who work against the Lord. Anything that isn't for the Lord, will be going against His will.
Sin desires that we be proud and arrogant. God desires that we be humble and receptive of Him. Sin desires that we be selfish and greedy. God desires that we be selfless and graciously generous. Sin desires that we be self-serving. God desires that we serve Him and others with the motive of love. When we work with God and for God, we will find contentment, peace and joy. When we reject God and work against Him, there will be restlessness in our hearts.
The middle portion tells us that Jesus is already King and sits on His heavenly throne, knowing that one day He will return to earth to bring about immediate justice and a time of physical peace. This is when He will sit on His earthly throne and set up the Millennial kingdom. After His thousand year reign, He will judge all unbelievers of all time at the White Throne Judgment.
The last portion of the passage gives us hope for right now! To find God's blessings and inner peace, all we have to do is take refuge in Jesus, which is opposite of trying to work and fight in one's self-righteousness. In asking Him for forgiveness of our sins and putting on His righteousness, we may approach and greet the Lord "with a kiss". This is only possible when we have a personal relationship with the King of kings.
In essence, even when there is restlessness around us, and especially as we head into another election... let us strengthen our faith, putting our hope and trust in the Lord, and not in government or politicians. To take refuge in Jesus is to always allow Him to be our personal King.
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