Bible Reading: Leviticus 4; Psalms 1-2; Proverbs 19; Colossians 2
Psalms 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
What does God think of all the ungodly things that earthly rulers and kings do in our world today? The second Psalm is an amazing insight into God's mind on the counsels of world rulers.
Psalms 2:1-3 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
The heathen rage and imagine a vain thing. They plot and plan to take over the world. They give no thought to God or his Word in their policy making and their plans for world domination. Matter of fact, they want to get rid of God's binding precepts and create their own. This was written thousands of years ago, but is an accurate description of what is going on in our world today. What is God's response to the raging of the heathen?
Psalms 2:4-5 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
God will laugh at them! He will vex them (or confound their ideas) in his displeasure. God is not impressed with the might and power of man!
What is God's plan? He has set his king upon his holy hill in Zion! God's plan is the KING of kings and the LORD of Lords – Jesus Christ!
Psalms 2:7-9 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
God's king is his only begotten Son. Jesus will be given all people even unto the uttermost parts of the earth as his inheritance. He will rule with a rod of iron and all who oppose him will be dashed to pieces. It is foolish for kings to plot against God. And God gives the kings of the earth council:
Psalms 2:10-12 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Serve the Lord and kiss the Son. The blessed king or judge is the one who puts their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for leaders of nations and states today.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
In Christ,
Rody
