Psalm 2: Praying Through The Psalms

“Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us (Ps. 2:1-3, WEB).”

Heavenly Father, the sins of the nations are mounting up–the world is full of anger and bitterness, pointing fingers at one another. Yet, their greatest rage is in defiance towards your holy name. Even while they are angry with one another, they still counsel together and conspire against you Yahweh, who is the Supreme Creator of the universe.

They come together against the Holy God of Scripture, believing they have the power and audacity to rebel against the Mighty Lord. And we know, O God, that you are sovereign over the nations. Our confidence is ultimately in you–there is no empire, king, or nation, not even the entire world, that can stand against you. For you are the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

“He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision. Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath: Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion (Ps. 2:4-6, WEB).”

Sovereign king, it is humorous to think created beings believe they can outwit the living God. It is uncanny at the same time to fathom the arrogance and pride in the human heart. How could a king or nation, no matter how great or powerful, think they can stand against the one who spoke the galaxies and solar systems into existence?