Psalm 2  The Psalmist writes about our world.. from the Lord's perspective.  "Why are the nations in an uproar..?"  The nations are intent on a "vain thing".. They are taking a stand against the Lord of Heaven and His Anointed.. Jesus. 

We see it, don't we? "... the rulers take counsel together".  This week, they were intent on changing the climate.  In the last year or so, they have plotted on how to tackle a virus. Another time, they aim to stop terrorists, or dictators, or anyone that doesn't agree with their world view.  Often their target is on those who follow Jesus.  The Lord says they are "devising a vain thing.." In reality, they cannot do anything...their plans are vain.. futile.. useless. 

"He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them."  Our God, the Creator of heaven and earth, the Sovereign and all-powerful One.. the One who holds each breath we take in His Hands.. will accomplish His plan and no nation.. no one.. will stop Him.  He sees them as they truly are.. their hearts are not hidden from Him. Hallelujah, we serve an Almighty God!

"But as for Me, I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain."  Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords.  He is the only Begotten of the Father. The nations are His inheritance!  The ends of the earth are His possession!  All creation was made through Him and for Him.. as Hebrews 1 reminds us, "Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever..." 

We have a choice.. if we reject Jesus, the "rod of iron" will break us and we will be shattered.  But, if we worship Him, take refuge in Him, rejoice in Him, and pay homage to Him.. we will be blessed.. beyond measure. 

Jesus,  Name above every other name, we worship You.. we proclaim Your Name.. and we put our trust in You alone. We come to You for salvation, for healing, for rest.. for peace and grace. Fill our hearts, Spirit of God, that we might grow deeper still into the love of Christ and of our Gracious Father.  Thank You for reminding us again, that no matter what people plan.. You are in control. Your plans and purposes will be done.. on earth as it is in heaven. Thank You for this encouragement today! Give to us Your strength to stand firm in these evil days..  We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.