worship and the word for today

 

Psalm 2

Why do the nations rage

and the peoples plot in vain?

The kings of the earth take their stand,

and the rulers conspire together

against the Lord and his Anointed One:

“Let’s tear off their chains

and throw their ropes off of us.”

The one enthroned in heaven laughs;

the Lord ridicules them.

Then he speaks to them in his anger

and terrifies them in his wrath:

“I have installed my king

on Zion, my holy mountain.”

I will declare the Lord’s decree.

He said to me, “You are my Son;

today I have become your Father.

Ask of me,

and I will make the nations your inheritance

and the ends of the earth your possession.

You will break them with an iron scepter;

you will shatter them like pottery.”

So now, kings, be wise;

receive instruction, you judges of the earth.

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.

Psalm 61

God, hear my cry;

pay attention to my prayer.

I call to you from the ends of the earth

when my heart is without strength.

Lead me to a rock that is high above me,

for you have been a refuge for me,

a strong tower in the face of the enemy.

I will dwell in your tent forever

and take refuge under the shelter of your wings.

Selah

God, you have heard my vows;

you have given a heritage

to those who fear your name.

Add days to the king’s life;

may his years span many generations.

May he sit enthroned before God forever.

Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

Then I will continually sing of your name,

fulfilling my vows day by day.