Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury. For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.” The king proclaims the LORD’s decree: “The LORD said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your Father. Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession. You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.’” Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth! Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!
Listen to me, I will break the nations and smash them like clay pots.
I will fashion all things anew, like a potter on the wheel.
Take refuge in me, and I will rebuild the nations.
Do not scoff at the one who made the heavens and the earth, for he separates sheep from goats.
My Sheep shall come in through the narrow gate and be counted and named and written down in the books of life, not so the goats, they walk a lonely and difficult path, and in the end they will be destroyed.
Say to the nations, be warned, for you shall come under his righteous Judgement and be sentenced according to what you have done.
The lord is a righteous judge.
Who has the power to set free the condemned!
Come to him and gain your eternal freedom.
Now is the day of salvation, for he is very near to you
Reach out your hand and take hold of his free gifts
He is standing next to you.
And as you take his hand, he will lead you through to your eternal destiny
He knows how you're feeling right now
Let him guide. He will set you free from that which incriminates you.
Amen.
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