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Daily Devotion: Psalm 87:1-7

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Psalm 87:1-7    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."

This Psalm speaks of the blessings of the Church. The immediate thought is concerning the city of Jerusalem where the temple worship took place. But as we look at it today, we can see the blessings of being in the New Testament Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah" The foundation of the church is none other than the Lord Jesus Himself. "Upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." The Lord loves His Church because it was purchased by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. One of the great blessings of the Church is the fact that we are surrounded by godly people who love the Lord and love us. We cannot live to ourselves. God has provided His glorious church wherein we find like-minded friends. "I will make mention.... this man was born there." We are blessed to know great people and there we are drawn into a closer benefit of fellowship with our Lord. We hear the songs of Zion being sung which help us and bring "springs" of living water streaming into our hearts and minds.  We must never take the Church for granted. Our faith - our sure foundation - is strengthened within us as we meet together to worship. May God bless His Church to prosper in these times of struggle and heartache.

The Church’s one foundation
  Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is His new creation
  By water and the Word:
From heav’n He came and sought her
  To be His holy Bride;
With His own blood He bought her,
  And for her life He died.

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