The Son of David and Son of God

1Why do the nations conspire ^a

and the peoples plot in vain?

2The kings of the earth rise up

and the rulers band together

against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,

3“Let us break their chains

and throw off their shackles.”

4The One enthroned in heaven laughs;

the Lord scoffs at them.

5He rebukes them in his anger

and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

6“I have installed my king

on Zion, my holy mountain.”

7I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;

today I have become your father.

8Ask me,

and I will make the nations your inheritance,

the ends of the earth your possession.

9You will break them with a rod of iron ^b ;

you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

10Therefore, you kings, be wise;

be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11Serve the Lord with fear

and celebrate his rule with trembling.

12Kiss his son, or he will be angry

and your way will lead to your destruction,

for his wrath can flare up in a moment.

Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Thoughts: This is a Messianic prophetic psalm that links one of the Davidic sons to the essence of God's Son.  It is a hope that God will establish a divine King to lead the people of God. 
    It is also a recognition that the nations are in rebellion against God.  But this rebellion is useless, pointless, and powerless.  What king can compare to the King of kings?  What army can do anything against the Lord of hosts?  So who thinks they are rich compared to the Lord of lords and King of kings?  What intellect can fight against the mind that designed the heavens and earth?  Fighting against God is like pounding your fist against a steel lined concrete wall- you just end up hurting your hand. 
   But the grace is that God welcomes all who will quit fighting against Him and start taking refuge in Him.  

Prayer: Lord, be King and Lord of every area of my life, my heart, my mind, and my soul.