Psalm 2

1 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?
2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.
3 “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.”
4 But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
5 Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.
6 For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.”
7 The king proclaims the Lord’s decree: “The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
8 Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.
9 You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.’”
10 Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
11 Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

This could get messy....

Human leaders do not naturally want to serve us. In fact, human leaders do not even want to admit they are subservient to God himself. It is in the nature of human leaders to desire more power by whatever means necessary. They "plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.

They say “Let us break their chains and free ourselves from slavery to God.”

But the King of heaven laughs...

It may not always seem the case, but God in heaven will never allow earthly rulers more power than He wants them to have. Should they aspire to more, God's anger will be kindled against them.

God has always put his own people in charge...at specific times and places...and no earthly ruler can overcome this reality. "Be warned, you rulers of the earth! Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities"

Yet...we worry about all this as though it may get out of control. It seems to have in the past. No matter how it appears, we have to ask ourselves..."has any of this escaped God's notice?"
Certainly not. Although God's limits...concerning how far He will let an earthly leader pursue his own dreams...may go beyond our comfort zone.

But...they would be wise not to push God too far. "Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant.

And we people of faith have this ever present promise..."what joy for all who take refuge in him!"

Live boldly out there today...