Daily Devotionals
Daily Devotional: Psalms 2:1-6
Ps 2:1-6
1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed one. 3 "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters." 4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. 5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 6 "I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."
Rom 13:1-3
1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
All through the ages the rulers of this world have thought they were in control and did not have to answer to anyone. How wrong they were and are! The great king Nebuchadnezzar learned the hard way that God was in control. When he began to brag about his power, his might and all he had done, God took away his mental capacity and he became as an animal, living in the fields. After his mind returned to him, he declared in humility that God is in control and he puts the one he chooses to rule over the kingdoms of the earth. It is still true today.
While you and I are not kings, presidents or rulers over nations, we are still under the control of Almighty God. We can either choose to submit to his will in Jesus Christ or we will answer for refusing to do so. Certainly he gives us free choice in our decisions but he can use our wrong decisions to carry out his will and to show his glory – just look at Pharaoh in the days of Moses.
For a life of joy and peace, we need to submit to his will and live for him. Our lives are much easier, simpler and less dramatic when we serve him and allow him to live in us. Godliness leads to contentment because we have inner peace with God, with ourselves and with most everyone around us. People enjoy being with those who are loving, kind, compassionate and patient. Especially in our homes.
O Lord God, I am thankful that you have provided a new life in Jesus Christ. Thank you for showing me how to live in a way to get along with others. Help me always do and say that which will honor you and bring glory to your name. Use me to help others materially, emotionally and especially spiritually. I want to be the best husband I can be and I need your help to do so. I want to do my best to teach your word faithfully and I need your constant help in this also. Give me wisdom to understand and courage to live the right example. I pray in Jesus name.
Robert
