Category Archives: written on the Appalachian Trail

Psalms 2:7 I am announcing the LORD’s decree. He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father. A decree from God is a decision made in eternity past which has permanent ramifications. When the first … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:6 And I personally have set up my king on Zion, my holy mountain. Let the nations set up their leagues. God’s plan has not changed. His king will reign from Zion. In a world which is constantly building … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:5 Then he will speak to them angrily, terrifying them in his fury. God is love, and his love will win, but God is under no obligation to overlook rebellion. Those who want to overthrow God’s rule will suffer … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:4 The one sitting in the sky laughs; the master mocks them. The kings of the land think they have accomplished a great deal with their League of Nations in rebellion against God, his rule and his messiah. The … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:3 let’s break their yokes, and throw their harness ropes off of us. The League of Nations decides to get rid of God’s yoke and leash ropes. They have stopped believing that Christ’s yoke is easy and his burden … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:2b And the rulers join together in a league against the LORD and his messiah. A League of Nations conspire to rid each other of the religious bondage they feel they have experienced. This is a psalm, not a … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:2a The kings of the land take their stand; Unity is a good thing, unless it is unified rebellion against God. The psalmist is talking about planetary rebellion. All the political factions on earth unite against God’s legitimate rule.  … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:1b And (why are) the peoples muttering empty thoughts? Many of the philosophies in our world are ultimately futile, yet societies work tirelessly to uphold them. This strange behavior is part of a larger, malevolent strategy. The forces of … Continue reading →

2:1a Why are the nations so angry? From God’s perspective, the desire of nations to break free from His rule is absurd. He created all humanity for Himself, and no nation can function properly without His guidance. The Messiah is … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:6b But the wicked ones are on the way to destruction. What a waste for all these people who are living today for their lives to be cut off by judgment and destruction. but there is no place for … Continue reading →