Today we will cover the other half of Psalms 2. It reminds me of Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia, and our King is the Lion of Judah. He has chosen to sacrifice Himself so that we might be saved from our sins. In first part of the second half, David speaks of Christ and how He was called to do God the Father's business. Our God is in the rescue business, and I don't mean that in a sacrilegious way. He has shown many times throughout His Word, His saving power.
"I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee." (2:7) In the New Testament, Paul reminds us of what David spoke about in Psalms 2 using the exact same wording. In the same way we need to be called out from among the heathen and proclaim the salvation message.
"Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession." (2:8) Our inheritance is great in the Lord, and this inheritance will be eternal life. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33)
"Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel." (2:9) Those that defy God do not stand a chance, as we see in verse 8. His wrath is great against those are not saved. Would you rather enjoy fellowship with God, or be separated from Him for all eternity? It is your choice. I want you to make the right choice, but I can only show you the way.
"Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth." (2:10) "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (James 1:5) God does not hold back His wisdom from anyone, but He will not give it to those that seek to use for their own gain. God will not let the wicked prosper, but He will not leave His children lacking.
"Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling." (2:11) "The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." (Psalms 19:9) There will be no lawyers in Heaven, but Christ will be our witness at the time of judgment.
In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I’ve been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone I’ll overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes like diamonds in my hands
But those trophies could not equal to the grace by which I stand
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone
In Christ alone do I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
For only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness to my need
And now I seek no greater honor in just to know Him more
And to count my gains but losses to the glory of my Lord
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope.
("In Christ Alone"- Brian Litrell)
This song speaks of putting ourselves completely in Christ. Anything that we have is because of Christ and Him alone. He is our source of strength and hope.
"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." (2:12) The ending of this chapter in Psalms puts it simply, if you know Christ as your Savior, then you are blessed.
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