Have you ever broken out in song and dance just because you know God loves you?
The Zion of Psalm 87 isn’t the Zion we first encounter in Israel’s story. In 2 Samuel 5:6-10, Zion referred to a specific mountain, Mount Zion, near Jerusalem, on which stood a Jebusite fortress of the same name. David captured Zion and re-named it the city of David.
Read More dance, sing, Zion, homeThis descriptive psalm directs the worshipper’s attention to Mount Zion outlined on the skyline of the City of David, and the temple protected within. It is a celebration of God’s presence amongst his people, represented by the awe-inspiring fortress these structures created around the holy city.
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While historically, Zion was a physical place, it has come to mean so much more than a mark on a map. It is a symbol of God’s church – His people. And, as Psalm 132 tells us, it is where God chooses to dwell.
As human beings, we often place a lot of stock in where we were born.
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