As we come to the Psalms we see the prayers and hymns of the people of God. Psalm 2 reminds us of the utter sovereignty of God. That despite the rebellion and the opposition of the rulers and kings of the earth God remains sovereign. In fact so ridiculous is their rebellion that God scoffs.
However, their rebellion - and ours with them - leads us to a place of judgement, where we and they face God's anger and wrath and it is terrible. It is a reminder that opposing God is not only futile but it places us in danger of judgement.
But it is not a Psalm without hope as God installs his king on Zion, a king who is his son, whose inheritance is the nations and who judges. Israel's king is God's son mediating God's rule.
But it points also to the ultimate King the one promised who would sit on the throne of David forever. What is a right reaction to this King who judges? The right reaction is to kiss him - to make allegiance with him, to serve him in awe. The alternative is to face his anger and wrath.
The Psalm ends with a wisdom statement 'Blessed are all who take refuge in him.' Am I taking refuge in the Son King or am I still under his judgement for my rebellion?
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