CHRIST RULES FOREVER
Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the
nations rage
and
the peoples plot in vain?
The kings
of the earth set themselves,
and
the rulers take counsel together,
against
the LORD and against his Anointed, saying,
“Let us
burst their bonds apart
and
cast away their cords from us.”
After Psalm One spoke of two men, in this next psalm we find
the subject expands to the behavior of the nations and their leaders. The
rulers have gotten together and have rebelled against God. The people plot and
scheme; their actions are against the ruler, the anointed King. They are
rebelling against the rules of God, as if the restrictions set by God are a
curse and not the loving boundaries of a caring ruler.
Although for a time they seem to be able to live according
to their own will, the LORD is not indifferent!
Psalm 2:4-6
He who sits
in the heavens laughs;
the
Lord holds them in derision.
Then he
will speak to them in his wrath,
and
terrify them in his fury, saying,
“As for me,
I have set my King
on
Zion , my holy
hill.”
It is laughable that man can think he has a chance, in
rebelling against the LORD. God has chosen His King; no rebel will be able to
escape His wrath. There are no earthly powers that can in any way thwart the
decrees of God.
Psalm 2:7-9
I will tell
of the decree:
The LORD
said to me, “You are my Son;
today
I have begotten you.
Ask of me,
and I will make the nations your heritage,
and
the ends of the earth your possession.
You shall
break them with a rod of iron
and
dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”
What a wonderful prophecy of the sovereign power of the
Messiah! His power will have no boundaries and no rivals. The works of the
Father and the Son have been decreed from eternity past.
It is certainly unwise and for the rulers to fail to heed
this clear warning.
Psalm 2:10-12
Now
therefore, O kings, be wise;
be
warned, O rulers of the earth.
Serve the
LORD with fear,
and
rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the
Son,
lest
he be angry, and you perish in the way,
for
his wrath is quickly kindled.
Blessed are
all who take refuge in him.
The wise kings will listen, fear God, and serve Him with joy
and reverence. The wise will find refuge in the Messiah.
As we look at the governments in our own times, and those who
are in power, it may seem to us that they are in control; their rebellion and
evil without restriction. But in truth, God is watching. And in His timing, His
wrath will come and Christ will reign.
It is interesting that many individual people, as well,
think that they can rebel against God, presuming that He is indifferent to their
rebellion. In contrast, men and women who are wise fear God; they listen to His
word; they repent, and submit to and honor their King.
We live in a world of rebellious people. May we avoid following
their example, but rather, take refuge in our King. We know the end of the
story. So let us rejoice in the final outcome and be patient, as God unfolds
His sovereign will.
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