Jesus lived in a world of intense legalism. We live in a world where the battle lines are around values – BLM, Me Too, No Platforming, Pride, …
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One.
Psalm 2:2
Whenever people face off against one another, Jesus ends up being the casualty! Two sides lift up their standards and demonise anyone who does not join them.
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
Psalm 2:4
We get all concerned. Do we join the fray, taking a side with the self-righteous, or do we allow ourselves to be condemned for not joining, or even worse commending someone who has been demonised. As we look at these choices God’s perspective seems shocking, he laughs!
“I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.”
Psalm 2:6
Our Father brings us back to the perspective of heaven. Jesus is Lord! Each side bullies those who don’t join them. I need to hold to Jesus and the way he leads, where –
love and faithfulness meet together
Psalm 85:10
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