The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
The first part of Psalm 2 says that people and nations come together and rise up against the Lord, determined to walk in their own ways instead of following His ways. They are rebellious and resist God’s authority in their lives. The Bible teaches us that God laughs at this. He doesn’t laugh because He thinks their behavior is funny; He laughs because their actions are futile. God rules and always wins in the end.
God is not an angry God, but He can become angry and rebuke those who refuse to walk in His ways. He will give us the nations as our inheritance (Psalm 2:8) and make our lives wonderful if we will simply love and obey Him. But if we choose not to obey, our lives will be unhappy, and we will be like a piece of pottery dashed against the ground and broken in many pieces (Psalm 2:9).
We should have a reverential (respectful) fear and awe of God, knowing that although He is good, there are consequences for continued disobedience. People and nations who love and serve God will be blessed as they take refuge in Him.
Prayer of the Day: Father, I believe that everything You tell me to do is for my benefit. Help me be wise and promptly obedient to You at all times.
