Sometimes it seems that lots of bad things are happening in the world, doesn’t it? Governments pass new laws that we know the Lord is not pleased with. We hear about fights and wars and other things. When you hear these things, does it sometimes make you a little worried?

We know from the book of Acts that Psalm 2 was written by David. We don’t know when, but there were many times when other kings and rulers planned different things to try and stop David from being king. And in this psalm, David is saying, Why do they do that? Why do the other rulers get together to try and stop the Lord’s anointed being king? Don’t they know that they are fighting against the Lord and no one can win against the Lord? The other rulers can do whatever they like, but God is the one in heaven who is in control of all things. He is the one who sits in heaven and laughs at them for trying to destroy his appointed king.

This psalm doesn’t speak only of David, but it also points ahead to Christ. Christ is the appointed king. He is the ruler of the whole world. Satan tried everything he could throughout the whole Old Testament to stop Jesus from being born, but God laughed at his attempts and didn’t let him win.

And today Satan is still trying hard to stop God’s children from serving this King Jesus. But also today God won’t let Satan win. You are God’s covenant child. And Jesus even prayed about you in John 17 that you would be kept from the evil one — Satan.

So you do not need to worry if you see bad things happening in the world. Instead remember that the Lord is the mighty King of the whole world. People in this world today can only do as much as God allows them. Christ remains King. He remains in control of everything. And he holds you in his arms and carries you every day. He will not let Satan take you from him.

Reflection with your child:

Why don’t you need to worry when you see bad things happening in the world?

Source: Sermon by Rev. A. Veldman