Prophet’s Reading Plan: Ezekiel 29-31
Messianic
Read: Psalm 2
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Messianic Psalm is one that looks to the future, to the coming Messiah. Today’s Psalm shows us picture of people who
fight against the Lord’s anointed and the purpose of God to exalt His Son; and
the ultimate reign of that Son over all His enemies. It must be read with faith in the final
triumph of Christ over His enemies. The
first few verses describe the hatred of human nature against Christ. The focus turns in verse 4 to the secret
place of the Most High. How does God
react to the rage of man? He laughs at
the rebels and declares His firm purpose to establish the throne of David as He
has promised. In verse 7 we hear the
Anointed One declaring His rights of Sovereignty and warning the traitors of
their doom. The promises of God will not
be shaken, they are sure to be forever. In
verse 10 the scene changes again and counsel is given to those who may
rebel. They are encouraged to obey and
submit to God’s will.
Overview:
Verses 1-3: The nations are raging
Verses 4-6: God’s perspective
Verses 7-9: The Davidic covenant promise
Verses 10-12: Advice is given to
the kings to obey the Lord’s anointed
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
1.
When
we look around in our world we see many people raging against the Lord. Yet verse 1 tells us that they plot in
vain. Verse 4 tells us that God laughs
at the rebels and declares His firm purpose to establish the throne of
David. Spend some time thanking and
praising God that in Christ, we have the victory.
2. How
does it make you feel to know that God has ultimate control over world
affairs? What does God promise to those
who trust in the Son? (Verse 12).
3.
Spend
some time thanking God for His Sovereignty.
Pray that the Canadian Church would come to know the truth about His
Sovereignty and develop a deep trust in God.
