Pasotr YC "Psalm 87: City of God"

I've never been to Israel and Jerusalem but today's psalm certainly raises the level of interest in this ancient city.

PS 87:1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;
PS 87:2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

The next few verses switch focus to the "city of God", referring probably to the heavenly city that God is preparing for all those who live in Him.

PS 87:3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: Selah
PS 87:4 "I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me-- Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush-- and will say, `This one was born in Zion.' "
PS 87:5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her."
PS 87:6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion." Selah

Yet it is interesting that although Rahab (Egypt), Babylon, Philistia, Tyre and Cush were nations that had trouble with Israel in the past days, it was Zion who prevailed against them because people from these cities/nations came to know God.


Today, "Zion" is present and thriving, although all of her oppressors have gone. Indeed Zion is the city of God.

PS 87:7 As they make music they will sing, "All my fountains are in you."