The hope of every new year: His Messiah will reign upon the earth, soon.
The Decree Unfolding
The word “today” in the Psalm refers to the day of the coronation of the King onward. The “today” for Our Lord Jesus the Messiah King would be all throughout His ministry. This verse of the Psalm is quoted at His Baptism (Matthew 3:17; Luke 3:22), at His Transfiguration (Matthew 17:5; 2 Peter 1:17), about His Resurrection (Acts 13:33); and most importantly upon His Coronation in Heaven in His Exaltation (Hebrews 1:5; 5:5).
He currently reigns from heaven over all things for His Church, subduing His enemies. He is building the Church by the Gospel being proclaimed in mission around the world and true worshippers of the true God being made.
He will return to inherit all the nations, to the ends of the earth as His possession. He will rule over all the earth’s inhabitants. Our Lord Christ will be “heir of all things” (Hebrews 1:2).
In addition, Christ Jesus will share this amazing Psalm 2 glory with His Church!
(If you are interested in reading more Scripture passages on this topic, see for example, Psalm 72, 110; Isaiah 2, 9, 11, 65; Micah 4, 5; Daniel 2, 7; Ezekiel 34, 37; Zechariah 14; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Revelation 19-22.)
The Summons still Stands
The Psalmist speaks to all the world, in light of all this truth, and offers the only hope. Yet, it is a most blessed hope! Submit now, “Kiss the Son,” and receive grace and eventual reward with the Anointed One. Submit later, be forced to honor the Son, and receive wrath and eternal destruction from the Anointed One.
The wise decision for which the Psalmist is calling is this: Worship and serve Yahweh, the Only True God, the Holy Triune One, now in reverent awe. Kiss the Son of God in homage as the Anointed One and rightful heir of world and all things. Here is the Gospel of God in Jesus Christ announced beforehand by Psalm 2!
Each of us in our sin is in rebellion against heaven. This is described in the first part of Psalm 2.
We do not know when the Final Day will come. So, take refuge now; for then, there will be no refuge. Join the People of God. The full and eternal blessings for His People will come when the Lord God will establish His Messiah as King over all the earth. And this will be the best new year ever!
Psalm 2:7–12 ESV “I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.”In this Psalm, the future Messianic King speaks concerning the promised universal reign decreed for Him. In this Psalm, the King would be like a son to God who would be like a Father to him. In fulfillment of this Psalm, Jesus Christ came to earth as the True Son of God the Father, the True King of the Covenant People of God.
The Decree Unfolding
The word “today” in the Psalm refers to the day of the coronation of the King onward. The “today” for Our Lord Jesus the Messiah King would be all throughout His ministry. This verse of the Psalm is quoted at His Baptism (Matthew 3:17; Luke 3:22), at His Transfiguration (Matthew 17:5; 2 Peter 1:17), about His Resurrection (Acts 13:33); and most importantly upon His Coronation in Heaven in His Exaltation (Hebrews 1:5; 5:5).
He currently reigns from heaven over all things for His Church, subduing His enemies. He is building the Church by the Gospel being proclaimed in mission around the world and true worshippers of the true God being made.
He will return to inherit all the nations, to the ends of the earth as His possession. He will rule over all the earth’s inhabitants. Our Lord Christ will be “heir of all things” (Hebrews 1:2).
Genesis 49:10 ESV “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.”He will establish righteousness in the earth and destroy and subjugate all the rebellious peoples, as a most fitting and glorious conclusion to this present age. This will be the time for the vindication of God, of His Christ and of His people in this world. It will be a time when society will be blessed with full justice and true peace.
In addition, Christ Jesus will share this amazing Psalm 2 glory with His Church!
Revelation 2:26–29 ESV “The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. And I will give him the morning star. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”Afterward, this great conclusion to world history will open up into the New Heavens and New Earth forevermore!
(If you are interested in reading more Scripture passages on this topic, see for example, Psalm 72, 110; Isaiah 2, 9, 11, 65; Micah 4, 5; Daniel 2, 7; Ezekiel 34, 37; Zechariah 14; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Revelation 19-22.)
The Summons still Stands
The Psalmist speaks to all the world, in light of all this truth, and offers the only hope. Yet, it is a most blessed hope! Submit now, “Kiss the Son,” and receive grace and eventual reward with the Anointed One. Submit later, be forced to honor the Son, and receive wrath and eternal destruction from the Anointed One.
The wise decision for which the Psalmist is calling is this: Worship and serve Yahweh, the Only True God, the Holy Triune One, now in reverent awe. Kiss the Son of God in homage as the Anointed One and rightful heir of world and all things. Here is the Gospel of God in Jesus Christ announced beforehand by Psalm 2!
Each of us in our sin is in rebellion against heaven. This is described in the first part of Psalm 2.
Psalm 2:1–3 ESV “Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.””The Lord God has appointed Jesus Christ, not only as the coming Conqueror, but first as the Savior of world. If you haven’t done so already, submit yourself now to the Cross of Christ for the forgiveness of your sin and the gaining of the true hope of eternal life. Be wise and be blessed: Kiss the Son. Worship Him. Acknowledge His authority. Accept His reign.
We do not know when the Final Day will come. So, take refuge now; for then, there will be no refuge. Join the People of God. The full and eternal blessings for His People will come when the Lord God will establish His Messiah as King over all the earth. And this will be the best new year ever!
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