October 1 - Psalm 2

October 1 – Psalm 2:1-12

Take some time to read through this Psalm. If you are on the web page, you can hover over any Bible verse reference and it should pop up so you can read it right there.

This Psalm is quoted often in the New Testament and as you read it, you will discover why as you uncover its prophetic words. Jews read this Psalm as a remembrance of King David’s coronation, while Christians see it as prophecy regarding the coming reign of Jesus Christ.


It begins with a sense of astonishment as the Psalmist seems amazed that nations and kings think they can gather against the Lord God! Who in the world do they think they are? This is the Creator of the Universe, and He has shown that He will do amazing and powerful things in His anger and when He protects His people.

Now, in Psalm 2:2, we find the first hint of prophecy. “…against the Lord and against his Anointed One.” In Psalm 2:7, we get a little more information about the Anointed One: “He said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have become your Father.’” This is an announcement that God intends for His Son to rule over all the nations to the ends of the earth. We will see this come to pass in Revelation 6:15-17 and Revelation 17:14 when the kings and nations of the world submit to the Lamb of God.

Have you ever consider the laughter of God? Sometimes I’m pretty certain that He finds me hilarious. Oh, I definitely hope He does. Otherwise, I’m just pathetic. But, in Psalm 2:4, not only does He laugh at those who think they can come up against Him, but He scoffs and then scares them as well!

This is the Lord who is not limited by time. He knows the beginning and the end. He IS the Alpha and the Omega. He sees the beginning of the kingdoms of earth and knows when they will end. He sees and knows the beginnings and ends of our lives. No matter what man may think as we try to plan and plot our way through to the future, the Lord will still be in control long after nations have come and gone and kings have been born and have died.

The Psalmist tells us all of this and then finishes the Psalm by saying “Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” (Psalm 2:12)

We are nothing but specks in the grand scheme of things. Our Creator has all of the power and could wipe us out with a sweep of the hand, but He offers those who trust in Him a place of refuge and hope. This is where I choose to reside.