Christ the King

Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, "Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us." He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, "As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill." I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel." Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 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.- Psalms 2:1‭-‬12 ESV

Rev. Dwight Yoo

Kings were considered the sons of God. This meant that kings were not just to do as they wished. They were to do the Father's will. They were also to be the champion on the people. It was the king's job to be a blessing to the nations. King David penned this psalm in reference to his children. But none of David's descendents fulfilled and embodied this psalm in completeness. Some of them fulfilled some of these things, but only Jesus did it in fines

The fact and futility of human rebellion

The nations of the world rage and set themselves against Jesus. They conspire against God and to be free of the reign of God. This is in the heart of everyone. It is not that just resistance, but inherent resentment in our hearts.

Some of it is outright. Atheists and agnostics are often angry with God. They want to curse him. But some of it is more convert. Some say... God didn't really say that. They make God into a different image one that reflects what they personally want. Or people grumble and complain, they, intentionally or not, question God's goodness, faithfulness, integrity, power, perception, wisdom, etc. We all have this.

God laughs. Because all these things are nothing. God will not be thwarted. Even those things that people try to use against God, He uses to advance His own ends and agenda. All those who meet God have just one reaction, utter terror. His majesty is so overwhelming as to be terrifying. The God of the old testament is the same God if the new testament. We should not be so casual with God. Through Jesus, we can draw close. But this God is also worthy of all reverence and respect.

Final victory of Jesus

God's judgement is coming. God's wrath will be poured out. Christians of this day and age are hesitant and afraid to speak of this aspect of God. We make a God who accepts and loves everyone but without judgement. But this is a God only for the sheltered and privileged. Anyone who's experienced injustice, betrayal, and evil desire justice. They will desire a God who delivers justice and judgement for wrongs. This is found in Jesus.

Fulfillment of serving God

The only way to find refuge from this fearsome God is to take refuge with this God. Serve this God with fear and rejoice with trembling. How do we rejoice with trembling? It seems to make no sense. But Jesus has no equal, he will pour out wrath on the nations. He is not safe, but for those who trust in Jesus, they are safe in His arms.

We are to kiss the son. Jesus will be our refuge. True freedom is found in serving Jesus. Freedom from God is no freedom at all. True rest is found in submitting to Jesus. Because Jesus is not a master selling slaves, but he is our friend, our priest, our King. He binds us with cords of love.