Psalms Devotional - Day 2 The King Is On His Throne (Psalm 2) The earthly author of Psalm 2 is not identified within the Psalm. Yet in Acts 4:25-26 it is assigned to David. It was written for the coronation of Israel’s kings. The language of this psalm is too great to have its meaning directed towards David or any future earthly king of Israel. The language points to the future King of Kings (Jesus). OUTLINE (Psalm 2) 1-3 What generally happened when one king died and a new king ascended to the throne. 4-6 The Divine response to the madness of the rulers of the earth. 7-9 Refers to whom God has chosen to rule. The king relates that he has been appointed and adopted by God. 10-12 These verses are a warning to those who might challenge God. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATION It is foolish, vain, and unreasonable to rebel against God, history is filled with examples of men who have. Men who sought to silence His prophets and destroy His Word. Men who sought to end His influence in the earth. Men who declared God’s death. History however, testifies to the futility of such efforts. Only men who underestimate God and overestimate themselves are foolish enough to oppose God. PERSONAL INSIGHT & REFLECTIONS In Psalm 2 David is referring to the head and heart of an individual. We can see through all of scripture individuals who have not had their heads and hearts centered on God. These are not just unbelievers, but believers (Christians) who have their own agendas rather than being focused on God’s will for their lives. I first became a Christian in 1971 as a 23 year old adult while stationed at Offutt AFB. The church that I attended for the next 11 months was Bellevue Baptist Church in Bellevue, Nebraska (near Omaha). This was a military town located next to Offutt AFB. Part of their ministry was to reach out to servicemen on base, share Christ with them, lead them to Christ, and disciple those who responded to the gospel message. There were 6 servicemen in my work area that came to know Christ in the summer of 1971. Bellevue Baptist discipled and mentored all 6 of us. Every one of us went to Bible College and into some type of Christian service, becoming pastors of churches and church leaders (including me) in their local churches. The discipling program that they used was focused on developing Christian maturity and emphasized a Biblical Worldview. The program was aimed at our heads AND hearts. They wanted us to have Christ not only as the SAVIOR of our lives, but also the LORD of our lives. They taught us how to live and walk with God as believers by having God be on the throne of our heads and our hearts. As I reflect back to Psalm 2, we as Christian leaders must clearly model godly leadership to those we lead. We must strive to set a godly example for others to follow. We must pray for our government leaders that they obey God’s truth (whether they are believers or non-believers). The consequences that are documented in Psalm 2:4-6 are clear -- “The One enthroned in heaven laughs, the Lord scoffs at them. Then He rebukes them in His anger and terrifies them in His wrath, I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill” (NIV). That certainly is comforting for us believers!!! - Blessings from Carlton Ringer

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Psalms Devotional - Day 2 The King Is On His Throne (Psalm 2)

The earthly author of Psalm 2 is not identified within the Psalm. Yet in Acts 4:25-26 it is assigned to David. It was written for the coronation of Israel’s kings. The language of this psalm is too great to have its meaning directed towards David or any future earthly king of Israel. The language points to the future King of Kings (Jesus).

OUTLINE (Psalm 2) 1-3 What generally happened when one king died and a new king ascended to the throne. 4-6 The Divine response to the madness of the rulers of the earth. 7-9 Refers to whom God has chosen to rule. The king relates that he has been appointed and adopted by God. 10-12 These verses are a warning to those who might challenge God.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATION It is foolish, vain, and unreasonable to rebel against God, history is filled with examples of men who have. Men who sought to silence His prophets and destroy His Word. Men who sought to end His influence in the earth. Men who declared God’s death. History however, testifies to the futility of such efforts. Only men who underestimate God and overestimate themselves are foolish enough to oppose God.

PERSONAL INSIGHT & REFLECTIONS In Psalm 2 David is referring to the head and heart of an individual. We can see through all of scripture individuals who have not had their heads and hearts centered on God. These are not just unbelievers, but believers (Christians) who have their own agendas rather than being focused on God’s will for their lives.

I first became a Christian in 1971 as a 23 year old adult while stationed at Offutt AFB. The church that I attended for the next 11 months was Bellevue Baptist Church in Bellevue, Nebraska (near Omaha). This was a military town located next to Offutt AFB. Part of their ministry was to reach out to servicemen on base, share Christ with them, lead them to Christ, and disciple those who responded to the gospel message. There were 6 servicemen in my work area that came to know Christ in the summer of 1971. Bellevue Baptist discipled and mentored all 6 of us. Every one of us went to Bible College and into some type of Christian service, becoming pastors of churches and church leaders (including me) in their local churches.

The discipling program that they used was focused on developing Christian maturity and emphasized a Biblical Worldview. The program was aimed at our heads AND hearts. They wanted us to have Christ not only as the SAVIOR of our lives, but also the LORD of our lives. They taught us how to live and walk with God as believers by having God be on the throne of our heads and our hearts.

As I reflect back to Psalm 2, we as Christian leaders must clearly model godly leadership to those we lead. We must strive to set a godly example for others to follow. We must pray for our government leaders that they obey God’s truth (whether they are believers or non-believers). The consequences that are documented in Psalm 2:4-6 are clear -- “The One enthroned in heaven laughs, the Lord scoffs at them. Then He rebukes them in His anger and terrifies them in His wrath, I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill” (NIV). That certainly is comforting for us believers!!! - Blessings from Carlton Ringer