Are you proud of the
place of your birth? I can't say I absolutely am. Yes, I am glad to be from the
United States. In spite of the flaws (which all places have), the USA is one of
the safest and freest places to live. However, I have met several who are proud
of their birthplace. I'm from Hershey, the city where chocolate was created. I'm from
Chicago, home of ________(there are several things people pick). I'm from
Mvezo, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela. I'm from Brooklyn, what can I say, it's
Brooklyn.
This psalm sings the
pride of one born in Zion/Jerusalem. Though all of creation is God's, there is a
special emphasis on Jerusalem. Even in eternity, there will be a New Jerusalem.
Considering this, there might be real pride in being born there. I might add
that in one sense, all Christians are born in Jerusalem. It is, after all, the
place where our birthright was purchased. So perhaps, Christians around the
world will be able to walk the streets of the New Jerusalem one day with the
joy that it is the city of their birth.
Psa 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.
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