The LORD Loves Zion

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 87:1-7. Psalm 87 is a Psalm for the sons of Korah. God created the whole world; He could have picked any place He wanted as His chosen city. He chose Jerusalem. The Scripture tells us that the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said about the city. When Jesus comes back He will set up His throne there and He will rule the earth as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

The Bible says in Zechariah 2:10-12, “Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee. And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.”

David said that people would be proud to say they were born in Jerusalem. The LORD will establish her. He said when the LORD writes down the people He will note those who were born in Zion. There will be a great celebration in Jerusalem when Jesus comes back. The singers and instrument players will be there praising and worshiping Him. Are you looking forward to His return?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 87:1-7

1 [A Psalm [or Song for the sons of Korah.]] His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

 

Things to think about:

• Why did God choose Zion as His dwelling place?
• What is the significance of those who were born in Zion?
• Have you ever been to Jerusalem?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 87. David tells us about Your love for Zion and how You established it as Your city. You could have chosen any place on the earth You wanted, but You chose Jerusalem as Your dwelling place. Help us to realize the importance of Zion to You. Help us look forward to the return of Christ. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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