“The One enthroned in heaven
laughs.” Ps 2:4
In light of recent events
worldwide, comfort is to be found!
The Psalmist in Ps. 2:1-12 is equally troubled by current
events. He inquires:
“Why do the nations
conspire (tumultuously assemble) and
the people plot (devise, growl, mutter and roar) in vain? The kings (heads of state) of the earth take their stand and the rulers (gov’t authorities) gather together against the Lord and against
His anointed (Believers). They
say, let us draw away, separate and tear apart Believers bonds, and cast down
their interwoven unity.”
Sound familiar? Enter
God.
“The One enthroned
in heaven laughs! (sachaq: to make sport, jest, mock, ridicule)
He
will speak to them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure.”
God advises these heads of state:
“Be wise. Be warned.
Serve the Lord
with fear and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss (be equipped
with) the Son (Jesus).
Blessed are all
who take refuge (put their trust, hope and confidence in) in Him.”
Solomon, “the man who had it all”, also counsels
us to place our trust, hope and confidence in the Lord… otherwise, he warns, this
life is truly meaningless. He urges us to be open-handed with our lives before
the Lord instead of vexing our spirit with empty striving. Sgs. 4:6
For us personally, this month has meant
being open-handed with everything … from Betsy’s immediate heart issues,
to facing 2 hurricanes and box jellyfish in Hawaii, to empty nest changes in 3
weeks, to career decisions, … even to Shaun’s choice of new dark brown large
reclining living room cigar lounge couches (in our beach house)!
“If God cares so
wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire
tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?”
Matt. 6:30
“Give all your worries and cares
to God, for He cares about you.” 1 Pet. 5:7
May we give our utmost to the One who gave it ALL. He’s
coming soon.
Much love and hugs,
Shaun and Betsy
