Anger Toward Kings of the Earth

Scripture:
The kings of the earth take their stand,
and the rulers conspire together
against the Lord and his Anointed One:
“Let’s tear off their chains
and throw their ropes off of us.”
The one enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord ridicules them.
Then he speaks to them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath:
“I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Psalm 2:2-6

Observation: The first psalm is about the difference between good and wicked people, and their one behavior at their core ... the good learn and obey God's word, and the evil do not. This second psalm expands on the actions of those who reject God's word. It begins calling the people of earth "kings", and this is consistent with the Lord's plan for humans. Humans were created to rule creation, thus every human is a type of king of the earth. These rulers conspire against both the Lord and his Messiah, therefore they not only reject the word of God, but they reject his entire plan for right living and salvation. They don't just ignore the teaching, they seek to throw that teaching away. They describe the good instructions of the Lord as prison materials that restrict them ... chains and ropes to be thrown off.

And how does the Lord respond? He laughs at their folly, displays anger toward them, and makes one simple and clarifying statement ... he has installed his king on the earth. That kingship begins on Zion, and anyone who is wise will receive that king (v10), but those who do not will perish in their rebellion (v12).

Application: Will 2025 be the year that the Lord's wrath toward these rebellious kings of the earth finally plays out? Is this the year that Messiah's anger will ignite, and those who have thrown off the Lord's wisdom and guidance and instruction and love will perish?

Already we see those who reject Jesus go on killing sprees. Already we see those who reject the Lord's truth declare lies that mislead millions into despair. Oh, how I hope this all ends. May the true king, who was crowned on Zion, be revealed to those who have rejected him, in power and wonder and awe, this year.

Prayer: Please, come Lord Jesus. Amen.