Bless Are All Those Who Run to the Lord
2 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Psalm 2 (KJV)
The Morning Exhortation
It is easy for the things of this world to consume too much of our attention (Matthew 6:30-34). Struggling to keep our heads above water seems like the normal life for many of us. We rush around putting out one fire after another, chasing our own tails, and racing other rats in a world that is becoming more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous every day (2 Timothy 3:1-7). Who will save us from ourselves? There is but one who can speak to condition of the weary soul (Romans 7:24), and that is the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12; Matthew 11:27-30; Romans 8:1-5). Christ conquers all through love (Romans 5:2-8). It is through faith and patience that we take hold of all of the promises of God (Galatians 6:9). No issue that stands against us could ever be bigger than God (Job 1:9-10; Isaiah 59:19). This is why if Jesus Christ sets you free, you are free indeed (John 8:31-36). Being born again has made us free to participate in the divine nature by living His word from our hearts, in our thoughts, and with our deeds (2 Peter 1:3-11). We do not seek God just for His gifts and blessings (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Our love for God causes us to want to please Him, and this is possible only because He first loved us (1 John 4:19; Isaiah 52:7). Our God reigns! Be eager to follow what is good and there shall be nothing to harm you (1 Peter 4:15-19).
Question
How do we come to love Jesus Christ when we cannot see Him?
Answer
The same way we come to love anyone we can see (Psalm 27:8). Spend time in the Holy Bible to get to know Him—what He is like—what He likes and dislikes (Romans 10:1-11). Take His word into prayer and listen for His voice (John 10:27-28). Decide you want to love Him and offer Him your heart (Proverbs 23:26; Psalm 18:1-3; James 5:7-8). You can be sure that He has been patiently waiting for you to do this (Hebrews 6:7-9; 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Matthew 22:36-38).
The Prayer Appointed for This Week
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread; Open the eyes of my faith, that I may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. from the Book of Common Prayer
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