”Serve the Lord with reverential awe and rejoice with trembling. Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry and you will perish in your rebellion, for his anger may ignite at any moment. All who take refuge in Him are happy.“
Psalms 2:11-12 CSB
This chapter is titled “coronation of the king” and what is amazing is that this was written more than 1000 years before Jesus came to earth. In 1044BC. David was looking forward to a day that has not even happened yet…this is when Christ returns and sets up his throne in Jerusalem. These last couple verses give us the two ways that we can interact with King Jesus: Awe or Rebellion.
Rebellion is what comes so naturally to all of us, because we know what we want and chase after it. In fact we do that from the moment we are born. Think about a hungry baby or a toddler who wants a toy…we are the same way, only a bit more sophisticated. I am tempted to achieve things so that other people think I am impressive. Others desire comfort/pleasure so that they can escape the sadness they feel. Neither of these things accomplish the goal and they leave us empty.
Awe on the other hand is similar to looking at the night sky, standing in front of the ocean or gazing at snowy mountain peaks…it’s that feeling of smallness, a recognition that we are insignificant, yet God still loves us. He sent Jesus to sacrifice Himself, for me, for you even though we are just a tiny speck.
Lord grow my awe of you and help me to see where rebellion still has a hold on my life. Help me to recognize it and repent and surrender to Your way. I don’t deserve Your love or care, let alone that You hear my prayer and answer them! You are a magnificent Creator who deserves more than our imperfect love, but I give you all that I am!
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