{"id":1264,"date":"2010-09-26T01:39:20","date_gmt":"2010-09-26T01:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/markdroberts\/2010\/09\/sunday-inspiration-from-the-high-calling-kiss-the-son.html"},"modified":"2010-09-26T01:39:20","modified_gmt":"2010-09-26T01:39:20","slug":"sunday-inspiration-from-the-high-calling-kiss-the-son","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/2010\/09\/sunday-inspiration-from-the-high-calling-kiss-the-son.html","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling<\/em>: Kiss the Son!?"},"content":{"rendered":"
READ Psalm 2:1-12<\/a><\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n

\nSubmit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry,
     and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities–
for his anger flares up in an instant.
     But what joy for all who take refuge in him!
\n<\/p>\n

Psalm 2:11<\/a><\/div>\n

\nPsalm 2 celebrates the authority of the Lord and the granting of this
\nauthority to one who is identified as God’s son (2:7). In its original
\ncontext, the son of God is the king of Israel. He was God’s son in that
\nhe was anointed, empowered, and authorized by God. The king had a close
\nrelationship with the Lord, as a son with a father, even though the
\nking was a mere mortal.<\/p>\n

The
\nclosing verses of Psalm 2 call the kings of the earth to honor and
\nserve the Lord and, by implication, his representative on earth, the
\nking of Israel. The final verse calls human leaders to “Submit to God’s
\nroyal son” (2:12). The NLT captures the sense of the Hebrew here,
\nthough not its literal meaning. In fact, the original text instructed
\nthe kings to “Kiss the son” (nashequ-bar<\/em>). In the culture of
\nthe Ancient Near East, the kiss was a sign of submission to an
\nauthority. We see this, for example, in 1 Samuel 10:1, when Samuel
\nkisses Saul to symbolize Saul’s being appointed as the rule of Israel.
\nThe NRSV translates the beginning of Psalm 2:12 with “kiss his feet,”
\nsince this English phrase uses the word “kiss” with a sense of
\nsubmission. <\/p>\n

As we read Psalm 2 today, our context is quite
\ndifferent. We no longer have human kings ruling over us. And we have
\ncome to understand that Psalm 2 points ahead to the one who was fully
\nthe Son of God. Thus, when we read verse 12, we hear a call to kiss,
\nthat is, to submit to Jesus, the Son of God. We who lead human
\norganizations, whether governments, businesses, churches, or families,
\nwill be blessed in our leadership if we submit to the Son of God as a
\nrepresentative of the whole Trinity. When we offer ourselves and our
\nleadership to the Lord, when we bow to his superlative sovereignty,
\nwhen we seek his ways, when we yearn to honor him in all we do, then we
\nare guided and empowered to lead in fruitful ways. On the other hand,
\nif we get too puffed up with our own authority, if we forget to get on
\nour knees before the Son of God and “kiss” him, if we seek our own
\nglory, then our leadership will be ultimately fruitless.<\/p>\n

For me,
\nthe regular discipline of offering myself to the Lord is essential to
\nmy healthy and effective functioning as a leader, whether in my
\nprofessional or personal life. When I acknowledge God’s sovereignty
\nover me, recognizing that I am a steward of that which belongs to God
\nalone, submitting my plans and dreams to him, then I am in a position
\nto be blessed in my leadership.<\/p>\n

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION<\/strong>:
\nWhat helps you to submit to the Lord? Where are you a leader? How might
\nyour leadership be enhanced and reshaped if you submitted yourself to
\nthe Lord each day? <\/p>\n

PRAYER<\/strong>: King of kings and Lord of
\nlords, today I am reminded of your preeminent sovereignty over all
\nthings, including me. Psalm 2 calls me to “kiss” you, to acknowledge
\nyour authority by submitting myself to you. <\/p>\n

So, in obedience
\nto your Word, I offer myself to you today. I surrender my agendas so
\nthat I might be devoted to your agenda. I confess my tendency to live
\nas if I am the king of the universe. I commit myself to your glory and
\nyour ways. Wherever I am a leader, may I be, first and foremost, your
\nfollower, your servant. <\/p>\n

I pray in the name of Jesus, the Son of God. Amen<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. 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