Psalm 87

Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song.

1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;

2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God:
Selah

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.' "

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."

6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples:
"This one was born in Zion."
Selah

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

The psalmist described how the Lord shows favouritism towards the City of God, Zion and her people. He is very much pleased with them and acknowledges them as people of a higher position than others.

However, I believe that it doesn't mean that if we're not born of Zion, then God will not favour us. The psalmist wrote that those in Rahab (Egypt), Babylon, Philistia, Tyre and Cush can be considered as citizens of Zion, as long as they acknowledge God (v4).

This is called "Grace".


Personally, I must learn to acknowledge God not just in my personal life, but also in front of others. I must let all around me to know that I'm a JESUS-FREAK!


Things to ponder
1. How much do you acknowledge God in your daily life? Rate yourself 1 to 10.
2. Give an example of an incident whereby you didn't dare to acknowledge God in front of others. OR give an example of an incident whereby you intentionally acknowledge God in front of others.
3. Pray that you will ALWAYS give glory to God in front of others.