JANUARY 2
Psalm 2:1, “Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in vain?”
There’s lots of chaos in the world, with many nations fighting and even talk of a third World War. Where is it all headed?
Psalm 2 speaks of rulers plotting against God’s anointed, referring to the nations that opposed Israel during David’s reign. David wrote to highlight the folly of rebelling against God’s chosen ruler. However, the Psalm extends beyond David’s time, as evidenced by the seven times it is referenced in the New Testament. Peter, for instance, quoted it in Acts 4:25-27 to describe the rejection to Jesus, God’s anointed ruler.
Psalm 2 teaches several important truths. The nations and rulers are a part of a long-standing war against God (Psalm 2:1-3). And, though they rage against Him, they are as mere pawns in His plan (Daniel 2:21, 4:25). God is sovereign over all (Psalm 2:4-9). His plan to judge all rebels will be fulfilled and Jesus will reign. Therefore, the time is now to humbly submit to Him, by receiving Him by faith as Lord and Savior (John 1:12). Rejecting him brings peril, as “His wrath is quickly kindled” (Psalm 2:12). As Matthew Henry put it, “Those who don’t bow, will break!”
“So that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” –Philippians 2:10-11
Application questions: Does the news of what’s happening in the world cause you anxiety? How much confidence do you have in God’s ability to fulfill His promises? Are you even now trusting Him with what’s going on in your own life?
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