Harvest of Asher
Akko, Israel
For the last week I have been hearing the words from Psalm 2:1 in Hebrew, “Lama Ragshu Goim?!” (Why do the nations rage?!
Psalm 2 can be broken down into four parts.
A. Rebellion of the nations
B. God’s response
C. God’s plan
D. Warning and call for the rulers of the world to surrender to the Son.
The Spirit of God led me to this verse as I saw many nations around the world coming against Israel. The nations who refuse to see or understand God’s calling for Israel (Zion) will find themselves standing against God.
Clearly, there is a remnant of believers in most countries. However, no earthy government or national leader reflects the Kingdom of God. Unless they kiss the Son (Psalm 2:12) and He is the head of that nation and its government, they are standing on sinking sand.
A. Rebellion of the Nations (vv. 1-3)
“Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together,
Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
‘Let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast away Their cords from us.’ ”
The ancient rebellion of mankind against the righteous rule of God is pictured here. We must understand the geopolitical landscape. Though we are grateful for Israel’s current allies (as few as they may be), ultimately all heads of state will reject Israel (Zechariah 12:2,3). Why? Because Israel is God’s statement of sovereignty over human affairs.
B. God’s Response (vv. 4-5)
“He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall hold them in derision.
Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure:”
God’s response is clear. The rebellion of the nations against Him is so absurd that He’s actually laughing. But then He will judge them.
C. God’s Plan (vv. 6-9)
“Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion.”
“I will declare the decree: the Lord has said to Me,
‘You are My Son; today I have begotten you.
Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance,
And the ends of the earth for your possession
You shall break them with a rod of iron; you shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ”
There’s good news! God does have a plan. That plan is to install Yeshua as the King over all the earth. He will reign from Jerusalem (Zion’s hill). He is God’s son, who will receive the inheritance of the entire earth and ALL nations.
D. Warning and Call for the Rulers of the World to Surrender to the Son (vv. 10-12)
“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.”
Finally, the Lord provides “advice” that the world leaders had better heed. They are to serve and honor the Son of the Most High. If not, it will be their end.
Our response. We call the godly remnant in Israel and in all nations – those who love Yeshua our Messiah – to continue praying for their nations and leaders. To love and honor the Son. To understand why the nations rage and to anticipate God’s glorious reign over all the earth.
