Psalm 2--Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

There we have it. The heathen set themselves against the Lord and against His Anointed. They know their punishment for their sins, and for that they are angry at God. They make war against God. How does God respond to their feeble attempts to overthrow Him? He laughs. That is right, He laughs. The wicked hear the laughter, and are hardened even more. They are stricken with fear, but yet continue to fight in their unbelief. God sees the day coming where the wicked are cast everlastingly into hell, and there to suffer the infinite wrath of the Creator and Almighty, Sovereign God of all things.

The most important thing to notice is that all will see that Christ is the Victor. The glorious truth that Christ receives the heathen for his inheritance is astounding, and the proud rebellious ones are dashed in pieces like a clay vessel. God's calling is for repentance. The kings and judges must recognize Christ as their King and Judge, and come to Him with trembling and fear. The text ends with the comforting words to those who obey. They are called blessed.