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When we open the Psalms, most of us think, “Oh, songs of praise, or prayers when life sucks.” But hidden inside are some seriously bold prophecies about a coming King—Jesus.

Psalm 2: "Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?" (ESV). Picture it: world leaders scheming, nations in chaos, humans thinking they can outsmart the Almighty. And God? He laughs. Not a polite chuckle—full-on cosmic Steve Carell laugh. The point? He’s in control. Always. Even when everything looks like it’s spiraling.

But it’s not just a laugh; it’s decisive action. God sets His King on Zion. And God doesn’t whisper this privately. He declares it: “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.” Intimate. Powerful. Eternal.

And this King? He’s not just sweet and mild. He’s righteous. He’ll rule the nations with a rod of iron. He’ll smash injustice like a potter’s clay. He’s Judge and Savior wrapped into one. That’s Jesus—a King who loves, protects, restores, and yes, will bring justice.

This psalm closes with a mix of warning and invitation: “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish” (ESV). Submission with affection. Reverent obedience and love. But there is hope: “Blessed are all who take refuge in him” (ESV). In a world of chaos, the King offers safety. True blessing isn’t in control or comfort; it’s in trusting Him.

Psalm 2—and the other royal psalms—remind us that Jesus isn’t an afterthought in history. He’s the plan woven through the entire biblical story. His birth, His rejection, His crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and eternal reign—all foreshadowed in these songs. The Psalms aren’t just poetry—they’re prophecy.

So what about us? We may not be rulers of nations, but we still face the same choice: rage against God or find refuge in His Son. Kiss the King. Bow. Trust. Worship. Let these ancient songs reshape the way you see your life in the context of His eternal kingdom.

Because here’s the ultimate truth: while the world rages, He laughs. And those who trust Him? They’ll be standing in the safety of His sovereign reign.