Psalm 2 – All Will Bow
Matthew Henry comments on the first two Psalms that Psalm One is moral and shows us our duty, and Psalm Two is evangelical and shows us our Saviour. There is no indication as to the occasion that gave rise to the writing of the Psalm, but it has been almost universally accepted as a Psalm that very clearly points to the coming Messiah.
This is a Psalm of great comfort to the child of God, especially when it seems that the cause of God and truth is being attacked on every side and it appears as though it is going to be overwhelmed. The nations do rage against God; they do seek to overthrow Christ and his church, and they ridicule the idea that the Lord Jesus Christ is king and must be submitted to in all things. Godless scientists and immoral philosophers may be highly regarded by a wicked world and applauded as they pour scorn upon Christ and his church, but this Psalm gives the proper response: The Lord shall have them in derision! When atheists comes out with their bile against Christ and his church, just remember that the Lord in heaven is laughing at his foolishness.
It is not man who has the final say, with all his cleverness and power, God has placed his own beloved Son as the King over all the nations, and it is his will that will be done and his purposes that will be carried out. Those who oppose his will, no matter how powerful they may seem to be, will be forced to bow the knee and acknowledge Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.
The important thing to remember is that all men will bow to Christ, either in repentance and love whilst here on earth, or in terror and despair when he comes again.
Questions
- How does this Psalm show us Christ?
- What will all men do one day?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks that Christ is King of kings.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.