The Truth Will Set You Free
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (English Standard Version, John 8:31-32).
I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him (Ps. 2:7-12).
(Here) The poet sets the alternatives before everyone. Be wise…be Warned. Like the call to wisdom issues throughout the book of Proverbs, the call here is to embrace the wise path that leads to life and to avoid the foolish path that leads to death (Reformation Study Bible, Ps. 2:10-12 Study Note).
for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish (ESV, Ps. 1:6)
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he mediatates day and night. He is like a tree planted by the streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away (Ps. 1: 3-6)
Perish…Blessed. The same words used in (Psalm) 1:6 and 1:1, respectively. All are invited to choose between the two ways, one of rebellion against the Son, which leads to death, and the way of trust which leads to the blessed life (Reformation Study Bible, Ps. 2:12 Study Note).
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But Take heart! I have overcome the world (New American Standard Bible, John 16:33).
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your mercy, grace, and love. Thank you for your Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your will, plan, and purpose. No matter what we do in this world, you are above it all, Sovereign, and what you have written will go forth. You truly are our safe haven! We praise you and we give you all the honor and praise! Thank you! Open our minds to the Scirptures so we might be filled with wisdom, understanding, and deeper knowledge of you! Thank You!! In Jesus’ Name, we pray Amen!!
Our Heavenly Prize 