Now therefore, O kings, be wise;
be warned, O rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son,
lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,
for his wrath is quickly kindled.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
(Psalm 2:10-12 ESV)
The Messiah - this coming King, Servant and Son of God will be so many things, including the One to wage war against those who determine to rebel against the LORD. There are two, and only two choices: trust and take refuge in HIM, or try to turn against HIM and fall. The kiss here really is two-fold: It is one of true love and affection (as opposed to the false kiss of Judas) and it is also a kiss of respect, honor and submission to the King. Those who refuse, or who only go through the motions miss the point: it is all or nothing, for or against, trust or be a traitor.
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