Psalm 110:2

Psalm 110:2

He will rule from Zion

This verse has much to offer in a troubled world where many are asking, “Where will it all end?” For the majority of human beings on this planet there is no discernible end, except doom and destruction, most realise today that the world is out of control and we humans are not about to change things for the better. It’s exactly the scenario that the Satan has been anticipating for decades, it will be his time, he will wrest control of the earth from the Lord God or else watch it self-destruct. 

Enter today’s verse, which paints a very different picture. Here we are told that YAHWEH (the Lord) will extend the reign and power of Messiah (the newly crowned King) in ever-widening circles until no enemy remains who will defy His rule. The centre of operations will be Zion, which most people take to be Jerusalem, although the word also means “holy place” or “kingdom of heaven.” It also symbolises Israel. Zion was David’s holy city but it is also God’s holy city in the heavenlies. (Hebrews 12:22-24.)

There was no question in David’s mind, and that of his godly successors, that one day God’s rule and reign would be centred on the city of Jerusalem and the psalmist who wrote Psalm 132 agreed. “For the Lord has chosen Zion, He has desired it for His dwelling, saying, “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it.””(It’s worth reading Psalm 132:13-18 at this point.) 

Today’s verse concludes with a command from heaven itself and Messiah is instructed to “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” Not everyone will welcome the crowning of Messiah as King of the earth, but no one will be able to oppose Him. According to Revelation 20, His kingdom will last for 1,000 years during which time the Satan will be bound. After that time there will be yet another rebellion, but this time it will be the last!

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