(Dear Lord Jesus, guide me and give me insight as I read and study Your word, and let it be the meditation of my heart...)
(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:
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. And there will be restlessness in the hearts of anyone who rejects and works against God.
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. This is opposite of working against the Lord, but instead asking Him for forgiveness of our sins, so that 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, to take refuge in Jesus is to always allow Him to be our personal King.
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