The King Who Laughs and Loves
Finding Refuge in Psalm 2 and Real Peace in a Distracted World
I was having a rough day. I felt off, discouraged, stuck in my feelings. Without thinking, I reached for my phone—ready to scroll through social media and escape for a bit.
But after a few minutes, I could feel it—the noise getting louder, not quieter. The comparison, the emptiness, the ache. I paused, put the phone down, and opened Scripture.
God brought me to Psalm 2.
Everything in me shifted.
This Psalm Is About Jesus
Psalm 2 is a messianic psalm—meaning it ultimately points to Jesus, God’s Anointed One, the true King of kings.
Before I unpacked the psalm, I detoured into the Trinity—and I’m glad I did. It made everything richer. How do you understand the Trinity? Imagine this with me:
God the Father is like the architect of a building. He’s the mind behind creation, willing it into being.
Jesus the Son is the blueprint, the Word spoken into action. Creation happens through Him.
The Holy Spirit is the power and energy, the life-giving force that brings it all to life.
The Trinity is one God in three persons, distinct but of the same divine essence, working in perfect unity.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… Through Him all things were made.”
— John 1:1–3“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.”
— Psalm 33:6“The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
— Genesis 1:2
This divine team—Father, Son, and Spirit—is not distant or detached. Jesus isn’t just our helper. He is our ruling King, and Psalm 2 shows us what that means.
When God Laughs
There’s a part in Psalm 2 that used to really bother me:
“The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.”
— Psalm 2:4
Honestly, it made God seem a little haughty. Cold even. But I am a father of toddlers.
Sometimes, one of my daughters will throw a full-on tantrum or say something like, “No, dadda!” Deep down inside, I know they could never do anything to me. My wife and I will often look at each other, holding back a laugh—not to mock her, but in disbelief. “You have no idea how much we love you.”
That’s what I think God’s laughter is like in this Psalm.
“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?”
— Psalm 2:1
God isn't panicked. He isn’t shaken. He laughs—not in arrogance, but in the face of futile rebellion. The world can try overthrowing Him, but His throne isn't going anywhere. His love isn’t going anywhere either.
And instead of crushing His enemies, He offers something else.
A Way Out
“I have installed my King on Zion, my holy mountain.”
— Psalm 2:6“You are my Son; today I have begotten You.”
— Psalm 2:7“Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.”
— Psalm 2:12
Rather than responding with wrath, God installs His King—Jesus—and offers mercy.
He doesn't wipe us out like Thanos. He opens His arms and says, “Take refuge in Me.”
Jesus Doesn't Just Help Us—He Reigns
Jesus isn’t here to make our lives a little easier. He came to rule in righteousness. He’s not looking for casual acceptance. He’s inviting us into complete surrender.
And that’s the beauty of it:
Surrender is where peace begins.
Never Finished Challenge: Living Under the King
Psalm 2 shows us a pattern woven through all of Scripture:
God warns the proud.
God favors the humble.
God invites us to live under His protection—not outside it.
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
— James 4:6“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.”
— 1 Peter 5:6
When we surrender to His authority, we don’t lose ourselves—we find rest.
Joy comes from surrender.
Peace flows from refuge.
When I felt tempted to escape my emotions by scrolling, it was a real fight. I wanted something to distract me, numb me, make me feel better.
But the more I scrolled, the emptier I felt.
What I realized is:
Social media doesn’t ease the storm—it amplifies the noise.
It fuels comparison, self-focus, and restlessness.
But when I slowed down, journaled, and turned my heart toward Jesus—He met me.
He didn’t shame me. He taught me, loved me, calmed me, and reminded me of who I am.
He gave me real purpose—not just a temporary distraction.
He filled me with divine joy and supernatural peace.
So, turn it off. Turn off the distractions and turn on your life to Jesus by reading His word daily and talking to Him. Don’t know where to start? You’re His child, ask Him, and He will show you how.
What does today say about God?
What a King!
What a loving Father.
What a faithful Friend.
What a selfless, powerful King.
“Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.”
— Psalm 2:12