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Just A Thought: Psalm 2

April 12, 2015 0 comments

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Psalm  2:10-12 "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."

Revelation 5:12-13 "...saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!”  And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,             “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”


In the beginning of Psalm 2, David points out that the kings of the earth are against the Lord and His "anointed" (Mashiach "Messiah" in Hebrew).  David recognized the true authority of God and advises the kings and rulers of the world, as well as their subjects, to "kiss the Son, lest He be angry."  The act of "kissing the Son" would be one of homage to a king, and would indicate submission to the kingship of the Son.  Those who are wise will do so before the Son, the Messiah, comes to judge the world!  Men have often tried to appear holy and righteous before other men - but God is seeking those who will worship Him in "spirit and in truth".
In the 17th century, Francois Fenelon was the court preacher for King Louis XIV of France.  One Sunday when the King arrived at the chapel for the regular service, there was no one else present except the preacher, himself.  "What’s this all about?" King Louis demanded.
Fenelon said, "I announced that you would not be in church today, in order that your Majesty might see who comes to serve God and who comes to flatter the King,"
Let's be sure our worship of God is true and faithful and that we aren't trying to please others. Serve the Lord with a Godly reverence for who He is, and what His Son has done for you, since He is worthy of your worship, and… He is looking at your heart.

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