The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed
Psalm 2
"Why are the nations in an uproar and the peoples devising a vain thing?"
"The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His Anointed (Jesus Christ), saying, “Let us tear their fetters apart and cast away their cords from us!”
"He who sits (enthroned) in the heavens laughs, the Lord scoffs at them."
"Then He will speak to them in His anger and terrify them in His fury, saying, “But as for Me, I have installed (consecrated) My King upon Zion, My holy mountain.” “I will surely tell of the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You. ‘Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, and the very ends of the earth as Your possession. ‘You shall break (rule) them with a rod (scepter or staff) of iron, You shall shatter them like earthenware (potters ware).’”
"Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; take warning, O judges (leaders) of the earth. Worship (serve) the Lord with reverence (and fear) and rejoice with trembling. Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath may soon (quickly, suddenly, easily) be kindled."
How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!"