Psalm 2- The Useless Rantings of this World

Why do the nations plot, and why do their people make useless plans?
The plans the world (or you and I) make without God are USELESS!




The kings of this earth have all joined together to turn against the LORD and his chosen one.
They say, "Let's cut the ropes and set ourselves free!"

This world functions like it wants to be free of God.

In heaven the LORD laughs as he sits on his throne, making fun of the nations.
Initially God is patient with His creation. He shakes His head and laughs, like a parent watching a silly child.
The LORD becomes furious and threatens them. His anger terrifies them as he says,
His patience turns to fury as He understands the silly antics are actually stubborn rebellion...no repentance in sight.
"I've put my king on Zion, my sacred hill."

He knows He's set in place the solution to all problems, althoug Christ is being ignored.


I will tell the promise that the LORD made to me: "You are my son, because today I have become your father. Ask me for the nations, and every nation on earth will belong to you. You will smash them with an iron rod and shatter them like dishes of clay."


Be smart, all you rulers, and pay close attention. Serve and honor the LORD; be glad and tremble. Show respect to his son because if you don't, the LORD might become furious and suddenly destroy you. But he blesses and protects everyone who runs to him.

We have to acknowledge Christ as King, and Lord of all. All we need is found in Him.

Blessed by the Psalms

This weekend I was blessed to witness the Psalms brought to life through the creative arts of dance, vocals and instruments. These visual and audio displays of worship inspired me to take a new journey through the Psalms myself.

Today I began with Psalm 1.
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD,and who meditates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

I found the following song by shanlin16 on YouTube:




What I take away from this psalm is that following God is an ongoing choice. As believers we are tempted constantly to give up and not move in God's direction. Our lives are like winding paths that lead to constant "forks in the road", places of decision where we have to choose God's path or another. In this psalm, God is assuring us that His path is the right one to choose. He is letting us know that there are blessings that await those who opt to walk in His way, and severe consequences for those who do not. Another song that comes to mind is "Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns. This song reminds me that many of these decisions are subtle and gradual based on a series of behavior choices. As believers, we must avoid wandering, but be constantly aware of where we are walking.