Daily Nugget:
“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 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 break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.” Psalm 2:1-4
Those who scoff and rebel against God and His commandments often have their own opinions and philosophy on how society should be run. They believe they know better than God.
All their attempts to live the way they imagine are a waste of time and are valueless. Their schemes will often not work the way they plan. The Creator of man knows what works, and His way is always right. That is why we should follow God’s way.
Leaders and politicians often conspire to force their plans on people. Much of the time, their schemes and leadership are directly in rebellion against God and His commandments.
Despite how overpowering and controlling other’s grasp may be, we must not allow them to sway us. When they desire to have us in direct rebellion against our Creator’s will and way, they should be opposed. In many countries, they can be voted out of their reign of godlessness. That is why all should vote when they have an opportunity.
We see this often in today’s governments. Laws are made to permit man to do what God hates and forbids us to do. Abortion of unborn children has been legalized. Homosexuality is encouraged and taught as an acceptable practice. Welfare supports those that are not willing to work. Dishonesty and other biblical commanded morals are often not criticized and are tolerated. God’s way is often ignored.
God is not blind to the leaders and government’s influences and power over the people. He laughs at their attempts to oppose His way. Their plans and schemes will fail and will damage society.
As misleading and clever as the perverters of God’s way are, they will not get away with their rebellion against Him. One day, God’s wrath will fall upon them.
Many leaders and politicians think they are above being exposed to what they are trying to do. However, if one is patient, their sin will be revealed, and they will reap the consequences for rebellion against God’s way. Iniquity never flourishes and always has unwanted wages. Unfortunately, many also suffer because of their sin.
Today’s Thought:
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7
Words to Understand:
Anointed: Son of God, the Messiah
Derision: Dislike shown by laughter
Heathen: Gentile
Vain: empty, of little value
Zion: mountain in Jerusalem
Today’s Reading:
Psalm 2
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
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 break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 ¶ I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10 ¶ Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
