Kiss the Son ~ Psalm 2
9:00 AM
Today's Reading: Psalm 2 & Hebrews 1:5
“Now therefore, be wise, O
kings; be instructed, you judges 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, when
His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in
Him” (Psalm 2:10-12).
In this second psalm, David presents two “ways” similar to Psalm 1—the way of human rebellion versus the way of submission to God.
(Have you ever wondered why The Lord chose to begin the Book of Psalms this way?)
Pictured here in verses 10-12, is a kiss of reverence and submission. Not a kiss of betrayal like Judas (Luke 22:47-48), but a gesture of devotion, surrender in recognizing our helplessness and complete dependence on our Lord.
Far
too many today imagine that they can reject the will of God and ignore the Lord’s
grace and mercy He offers us because of the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf.
Although they may choose to rebel against Him, the psalm makes it clear that all resistance to the One who “sits in heaven” is foolishness.
So, how about you? Which "way" have you chosen? Have you kissed the Son?
Surrender is actually a battle term. It implies giving up all rights to the conqueror. I believe it is summed up best in Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
"There are different levels of surrender, all of which affect our relationship with God. Initial surrender to the drawing of the Holy Spirit leads to salvation ( Acts 2:21). When we let go of our own attempts to earn God’s favor and rely upon the finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, we become a child of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). But there are times of greater surrender during a Christian’s life that bring deeper intimacy with God and greater power in service. The more areas of our lives we surrender to Him, the more room there is for the filling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we exhibit traits of His character (Galatians 5:22). The more we surrender to God, the more our old self-worshiping nature is replaced with one that resembles Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)."*
I truly desire to be wholly surrendered to the King of kings and Lord of lords, and wholeheartedly "kiss the Son". How about you?
Pause and Reflect:
_Have you surrendered to the lordship of Christ?
_What do you believe this looks like in your life?
Let's pray:
Heavenly Father, every day we see people waring against You; plotting against Your Son and Your people. But You, O Lord, are enthroned in the heavens. You laugh at the rebellion of the nations, for You will judge them all one day.
You have established Jesus as Your Son and You have given Him the nations as His inheritance, the ends of the earth for His eternal possession. He is King of kings and Lord of lords. Thank You, Father that you have revealed Your truths to each of us!
Father, we pray that Your Gospel will spread throughout this world through Your church and bringing many to repentance. Give us a holy confidence in our King who reigns forever, and a boldness the world cannot intimidate away. Bring many to repentance and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; may they kiss the Son and be saved from perishing. Thank You that we have found refuge in Jesus. May others find refuge in Him, as well! In Jesus' precious name. Amen.
Blessings,
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