Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us."
--NKJV
In the name of the One who constrains the nations. Amen.
When Israel asked Samuel to give them a king, God told Samuel not to be sad. He said that Israel was not rejecting Samuel, but God as their King. So, it is no wonder that the people cried out to Pontius Pilot, “We have no king but Caesar!”
Why do the nations rage and plot a vain thing? Because they want to be god in place of God. They reject the Law of God in favor of their own desires. With ancient Israel it was a desire to be like everyone else. With Christ it had to do with personal power, and disappointment that Jesus didn’t overthrow the Romans. With people today it probably is most to do with a desire to follow one’s most perverse desires and greed. In the end it is futile; the Lord remains King. This week we shall see how that is a very good thing. It is, in fact, the salvation of our souls. Amen.
Prayer:
Lord God, Holy Spirit, keep us from rebelling against our Lord, but humbly receive the salvation He gives. Amen.
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