David was not unfamiliar with the heathen nations. What he meant is why are God’s people are being pressed when you apply it to today? We are like David today in our world. Today with all the terrorism and nations rising up against nations we too may ask: why do the nations rage?

“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?” Psalm 2:1

Today kings and kingdoms are raging war with words and actions. We have hunger, terrorism, kidnappings, and loss of life from the young to the elderly.

How can we make a difference where we live? What are ways in which we can share our hope? God has promised us if we abide in him that he will guide us and use us in this world.

God is not mocked at all at our world’s condition. He is very aware of the turmoil within our lives. ”He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.” Psalm 2:4

Every day I can see suffering in many forms: hungry, homeless, sick, broken-hearted, and just plain ordinary people. My heart finds it overwhelming at times but this one thing I know: “Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.” Psalm 2:11 This is what gets me through the day knowing I can serve the Lord and rejoice in how he can speak through my life and the lives of others who serve him.

We as God’s people can share our hope in this hurting world. We can reach out beyond ourselves and share the Good News of Salvation.
“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.” Psalm 2:12

So how do we make a difference in the world? By surrendering or submitting all to our Lord Jesus Christ. For in this we can make a difference and give hope from right where we are.

Do not let your heart get discouraged in these times for our God is able to lift us up under his mighty hand. Trust him and see what he can do through you.

Lord Jesus I know these days are growing short and sometimes I get overwhelmed in the shadows of what is to come. Lord I trust you knowing you are my help in these present days. Help me to be the child you would have me to be. May I live close to you daily in whatever I do. May every moment of my life be useful to you and the furtherance of thy gospel. I will put all my trust in you and be ready to give the hope you have given me. I thank you Lord and may I be instructed in thine ways. In Jesus Name AMEN