Psalms 2
The Overview Bible Project has, I believe, good context for understanding the Psalms. Books 1-41 are authored by David and in chapter 2, David rightly encourages us to "serve the Lord with fear and to celebrate His rule with trembling". Indeed, we must understand our rightful position relative to God...He is sovereign over all. Yes, we may be His children and created in His image but we were created to glorify Him and to serve Him...at HIS discretion. The Bible is full of people who did not follow God and felt his wrath...even to the point of death.
See also here and here.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are worthy of my full attention, awe, respect, and fear. You are all powerful and capable of wiping me out at anytime...I am not worthy of Your mercy and grace yet You have provided too often for me to mention here. Thank You Jesus for Your grace and mercy. Please forgive me for my discouraging nature...in particular with Zach. Help me overcome and turn from such and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects of chemo and radiation. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin, and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message today and every day.
Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. v11
The Overview Bible Project has, I believe, good context for understanding the Psalms. Books 1-41 are authored by David and in chapter 2, David rightly encourages us to "serve the Lord with fear and to celebrate His rule with trembling". Indeed, we must understand our rightful position relative to God...He is sovereign over all. Yes, we may be His children and created in His image but we were created to glorify Him and to serve Him...at HIS discretion. The Bible is full of people who did not follow God and felt his wrath...even to the point of death.
See also here and here.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are worthy of my full attention, awe, respect, and fear. You are all powerful and capable of wiping me out at anytime...I am not worthy of Your mercy and grace yet You have provided too often for me to mention here. Thank You Jesus for Your grace and mercy. Please forgive me for my discouraging nature...in particular with Zach. Help me overcome and turn from such and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects of chemo and radiation. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin, and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message today and every day.
