Psalm 2

Psalm 2 is often directly quoted or referred in the New Testament because it gives a heavenly view of all history as well as the future beyond the horizon. Nations rebelled against God’s Sovereignty. But God, out of the abundance of His mercy sent His only begotten Son, the Messiah, as the way to restoration and harmony with God. The appropriate response to God’s Messiah is subordination and worship. Even so, there is a time when judgment against rebellion will be fast and sure: “From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.” (Revelation 19:15-16)

There is a temptation to think this psalm speaks only to ‘those’ nations, kings and rulers. They are the ones in rebellion against God. Certainly this psalm cannot apply to individuals in their rebellion against the rule of God in their life. Do verses 11-12 really apply to my life?

Serve the Lord with reverent fear,

and rejoice with trembling.

Submit to God’s royal son,

or he will become angry,

    and you will be destroyed

in the midst of all your activities—

for his anger flares up in an instant.

    But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

What word or phrase in these verses

Attracts your attention?

Reflect on that word or phrase.

What insights come to you?

How does this passage touch your life today?

May 3, 2012 – Psalm 3