S – The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his Anointed One:^, 3 “Let’s tear off their chains and throw their ropes off of us.” ⁴ The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them

Psalms 2:2–4 CSB

O – Commentary:

The kings hate the Lord’s established order in the world, so they desire to be independent of him (see 36:4). They scheme about dominating the Lord’s people (31:13; see 83:1–4). Their goal is to subvert the Lord’s rule in the world by overthrowing his anointed one (or his messiah); the Lord chose the kings of David’s dynasty to establish his kingdom throughout the earth. The NT confirms that Jesus, the appointed and anointed Son of God (Acts 4:26; 13:33; Heb 1:5; 5:5), fulfills the role in which these earlier kings failed.

2:3 break their chains: These kings believe that acknowledging the true God and his chosen ruler will result in their enslavement (Isa 28:22; 52:2; cp. Lam 3:7; Rom 1:1; 1 Cor 7:22; Titus 1:1).

2:4–6 The Lord finds the human threat insignificant. He provided a solution long before their rebellion. He will end their agitation through the appointment of a human agent, a descendant of David’s line who will rule the nations.

 New Living Translation Study Bible (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2008), Ps 2:2–7.

A – The idea of man’s independence from God is throughout the Bible.  We know God through relationship, not our own endeavors.  God laughs at the “silliness” of trying to accomplish their own agenda against Him.  When we surrender, God comes close.  In that relationship, we see the power of working with God to accomplish things instead of working against Him.

R – Heavenly Father, you are all powerful.  We surrender our hearts, thoughts, words and actions to you.  We are grateful for our relationship and the ability to work with you to accomplish all that you have for us today.