The fact that the heathen rage is a good indication that they know, however deep down in their spirit, they know they are wrong.  The old saying, "Methinks he doth protest too much" is a true observation of human nature.  When trying to convince others of a lie, one tends to get loud and emotional, because he or she cannot back up their argument with fact.

     It is in fact ludicrous that anyone would argue with God.  To stack up human will, human reason and human logic against God's will, reason and logic is like controlling the weather by declaring ever more vehemently that it will NOT rain and it WILL be sunny and warm.

     Yet they do rage, and plot and scheme, choosing to perceive serving God as bondage.  They refuse the truth, that serving the Lord is to be free from sin.  They refuse because they do not want to give up sin.  They like sin, not realizing that they are slaves to sin.  Like captives in chains, they prefer to enjoy "sin for a season" (Hebrews 11:25), blindly destined for destruction.  Consequently they fight against God, and the children of God.

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    But God laughs at their schemes.  He is in ultimate control whether they like it or not.  

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     Jesus is King.  The rebellious nations will pay the price for their rebellion.  They are warned to repent, to submit to Jesus because He is Lord of all, the Son of the living God. 

     Until His kingdom is established, there will be turmoil here on earth, but those who put their trust in God will be blessed.  Unbelievers may rant and rage, they may attack us and persecute us.  Be we know their end.  And so do they.  It is no secret.  Their furious protests against God prove that their spirit knows.  Our job is to declare the decree of the Lord, and urge repentance before it is too late.  It doesn't matter what they do to us, for we also know our end.