Why Do The Nations Rage?

Psalm 2:1 says, "Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?" We certainly live in a time when the nations are raging! Why is this happening and why is it happening now? This will be the theme for this message taken from Psalms 2 and 83.

Most Bible Scholars agree we are living in the End Times. 2Timothy 3:1-4 says, "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God." We should not be surprised, these are End Times Prophetic Events taking place!

Psalms 2 and 83 illustrate that God's people will be the focus of persecution. Psalm 2:2-3 says, "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.'" Psalm 83:2-4 says, "For behold, your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate you have lifted up their head. They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against your sheltered ones. They have said, 'come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.'"

Now For The Good News - God Is Still On His Throne And Is In Control And Will Bring Victory To All His People! Notice how God reacts to the nations raging in Psalm 2:4-5, "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." Jehovah God laughs and brings the enemies of His people into distress! God Is In Control!

Psalm 83:15-18 shows how God reacts to the prayers of His people. He will "pursue their enemies, frighten them, fill their faces with shame, confound them, dismay them and cause them to perish." God Is In Control!

Yes, these are difficult and challenging times. However, God's people should not  be alarmed or dismayed. Psalms 2 and 83 Illustrate God Is In Control And Will Take Care Of His People. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless And Keep You In His Care Today And Everyday,

Frank