By David Woetzel, B.S
In
this final exhortation of the Holy Spirit, concluding the fourth and final
three-verse stanza of the psalm, Christ is again acknowledged as the unique Son
of God.
In Psalm 2:7, the Hebrew word is ben; here it is bar.
These two Hebrew words are used to denote sonship.
Some modern translations inexplicably change this command to read: “Kiss his feet.”
In Psalm 2:7, the Hebrew word is ben; here it is bar.
These two Hebrew words are used to denote sonship.
Some modern translations inexplicably change this command to read: “Kiss his feet.”
"Kiss
the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is
kindled but a little" (Psalm 2:12).
Psalm
2 is a lofty song of God's glory and the reign of his Anointed.
The
Millennial kingdom is described in verse 9 as one in which Christ will reign
with a rod of iron, dashing His enemies in pieces like a potter's vessel.
After
laying that foundational message, the psalmist instructs the mighty of the
earth to "Kiss the son."
What
is the point of this instruction?
In
the Middle East a kiss on the cheek signifies friendship and solidarity. But
how could the kings and the judges of this world kiss a prophesied Messiah who
was not yet born?
The
answer is that this Son is the eternal Lord Himself. "Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee" (v.7).
It
is worthy of note that the common Greek word for worship in the New Testament
is proskuneo, which literally means "to kiss
toward."
Many
proudly refuse to kiss the humble carpenter of Nazareth.
Others
respond like the sinful woman in Luke 7.
The
Lord informed his Pharisee host, "Thou
gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to
kiss my feet" (v.45).
However,
there is a third category of people, those who make a pretense of kissing
Christ but whose hearts have never bowed to his Omnipotence.
These
follow in the footsteps of Judas who "drew
near unto Jesus to kiss him" (Luke 22:47).
But
Christ saw through his deception and asked, "Judas
betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" (v.48). Judas kissed the
door to heaven and within a few short hours dropped into hell.
What
is our response to the command: "Kiss the Son?"
Will
we pass by in pride, put on a false show of friendship, or truly repent and
humble ourselves in love for the Son of God?
Are you struggling with a big decision or wondering
how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of the universe and let Him
work in your behalf?
He says, “I will
instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my
eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the following
prayer:
“Heavenly
Father,
I
admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to
turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please
forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my
Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and
rose from the dead.
I
want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your
Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’
(Romans 10:13).
I
believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and
no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord
Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I
thank You that you have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am
born again.
Heavenly
Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I
surrender my life to You.
Use
me for Your glory.
In
Jesus Name. Amen.”
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“I Bow My Knee”
Ron Kenoly
Ron Kenoly
lyrics
I bow my knee before Your throne
I know my life is not my own
I offer up this song of praise
To bring You pleasure Lord
I know my life is not my own
I offer up this song of praise
To bring You pleasure Lord
I seek the Giver not the gift
My heart's desire is to lift Him
High above all earthly kings
To bring You pleasure, Lord
My heart's desire is to lift Him
High above all earthly kings
To bring You pleasure, Lord
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glory to the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glory to the King
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