February 20
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PSALM 2 WHY DO NATIONS RAGE
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying,3 “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”
4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.5 Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6 “As for me, I have set my King
on Zion, my holy hill.” 7 I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son;
today I have begotten you.8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the
ends of the earth your possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” 10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. – Psalm 2:1-12
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WARNING TO REBELS AND RULERS OF THIS WORLD by ILMA
Why is there so much anger from nations and many humans?
Why do the nations rage and peoples plot against God’s Son?
They use their positions and authority to form bonds together
Thinking that they can win an uprising against their own Maker.
God the Father watches from heaven all this foolish futile rebellion
He mocks all these conspiracies and lawlessness and division
God confronts such acts against his anointed One
Nothing these rebels do can change God’s plans.
To his Chosen Son, he gives all dominion and authority
No powers and rulers can compare with his Sovereignty
Therefore, all kings, leaders, rulers and rebels in this world
Watch out; turn away from sin, repent and bow down to the Lord.
The Lord God doesn’t take lightly those who plot against him
He hates all that is unrighteous and those who constantly sin
Serve the Lord with reverence, trembling and much fervor
The only way you can be saved is by bowing down to the Savior.
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REFLECTION
• Why was God entertained in heaven as he watched these plots against him?