JESUS, THE SOVERAIN KING
Psalm 2:1-12
key verse: 9
Psalm 2 seems to describe a tumultuous political situation. It speaks concretely on the scene of Jesus' crucifixion.
1. The nations unite against the Messiah (1-5)
In this world, the kings lord it over men. They use their power every which way to impose their system on the world. They are sometimes very miserly, though they exploit their people without scruple. When Jesus came, political men, nobles and religious leaders united to eliminate Jesus. To a degree, they succeeded. However, in spite of the appearance of dominating, they did not really succeed and were simply puppets who served the will of the soverain Lord. He is the ruler of nations and he laughs at their power which is like castles of sand. Their arrogance will be judged one day.
2. The king established in his soverainty (6-12)
The soverain king removes the proud kings of this world. He then establishes in his name a king over the earth. His name is Jesus, the Messiah, and he is annointed to rule over the world. For a moment, he is rejected and despised, but one day these kings will be rejected and despised, for God will pour his wrath on those who revolted against him. He will annoint his Messiah in giving him power over his enemies. He will break them with an iron scepter, a symbol of royal power. God tells his annointed one to ask him for the earth as an inheritance. Even followers of Jesus can ask God for his authority to lead people. Jesus said we will do greater things than he (John 14:12). Do you have the pious fear and faith to ask him for the earth?
Prayer: Lord, make me fear you who are soverain. Make me believe in you so that I ask for authority to care for this people.
Bottom line: The kings of the world, puppets
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