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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Psalm 87: The privileges of citizenship in Zion (A psalm of the sons of Korah)

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. 2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God [Selah]. 4 "I shall mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know me; behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia: 'This one was born there.'" 5 But of Zion it shall be said "This one and that one were born in her"; And the Most High himself will establish her. 6 The Lord will count when he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." [Selah]. 7 Then those who play the flutes shall say, "All my springs of joy are in you."

Not all people who know the Living God will be saved by him. Especially in the Old Covenant, God worked many signs and wonders leaving no doubt who was the God of Jacob (Israel). Rahab (Egypt), Philistia and Tyre were among the witnesses to God's glory, but with the exception of the remnant (Christians from these places) the Lord will not choose them as his people. But those who travel to the City of the Most High will by the Most High be saved and called his people (Jews and Gentiles alike). No foreigner who comes to Jerusalem will leave without salvation.

Daily Prayer: Holy Father, you know the beginning from the end. You know who will come to you and who will choose other gods. If there is anyone under the sound of my voice who has an unsaved loved one, ignite them to bring them to you so that you may establish them so that they receive Jesus and become as your own. In your holy name I pray Amen.

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