Scripture
9 You will break them with an iron rod
and smash them like clay pots.' "
10 Now then, you kings, act wisely!
Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
11 Serve the Lord with reverent fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
12 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!
Observations
- Jesus, warrior King, WILL break & smash those like clay pots
- Those = block the flow of God's glory
- Act wisely = decisions should be based on God's plan not theirs
- Respect God as creator, redeemer and sustainer
- Submit, line up under, or face the consequences of rebellion
Applications
- View Jesus as coming warrior
- Don't block the flow of God's glory
- Make wise decisions in leadership
- Stay submitted under God's protection and provision
Prayer
The safest most successful place to be is under the submission of You my Savior! Lord, I understand there is going to be pain this side of heaven. I asked that I suffer the pain of shorter discipline instead long term discipline. Empower me to be wise and willing to submit to You and Your plan instead of living outside of Your will and way.
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