Scripture Reading : Psalm 48
Theme : Zion, God’s Beautiful City
- Zion, God’s City (1–3). Zion is another name for Jerusalem. It is the worldwide headquarter of the king of the world (Matt. 5:35). When Jesus returns, he will rule the world from Zion. Being the headquarter of the king of the world, it will never be defeated by his enemies. It will be the highest mountain on earth, the most splendid (Is. 2:2).
- God Makes Zion Secure (4–8). This is referring to a future battle when all the world leaders will be assembled to fight against Jerusalem. Most likely it is referring to the battle at the end of the millennial kingdom (Rev. 20:7-9) since it includes ships from Tarshish/Spain.
- Zion Rejoices in Her God (9-14). After God’s amazing deliverance, the daughter/people of Judah will rejoice over God’s righteous judgment. None of Jerusalem’s citadels and ramparts will be hurt. God’s victory over his enemies will be final. God will be praised forever.
Praying the Scripture
Jerusalem has a special place in God’s redemptive history. As believers we also ought to have a special love for Jerusalem. Of course, not the Jerusalem in its current, being occupied by unbelieving Jews and gentiles, but the Jerusalem of the new age when Jesus returns. To long for this Jerusalem is to long for God’s kingdom. May you long for God’s righteous kingdom to reign over the earth.
经文：诗篇48
主题：锡安，神美丽的城
- 锡安，神的城（1-3）。锡安是耶路撒冷的另一个名称。她是世界之君的国际总部（太5:35）。当耶稣再来时，祂会从锡安统治世界。由于她是世界之君的总部，她永不会被敌人打败。她将是地上最高、最辉煌的山（赛2:2）。
- 神使锡安牢固（4-8）。这是指未来的战争，即世界领袖将聚集攻打耶路撒冷之时。由于战争包括了他施/西班牙的船只，它大有可能指的是千年国度之末的战斗（启20:7-9）。
- 锡安因她的神喜悦（9-14）。经历神奇妙的搭救后，犹大的城邑/子民将因神公义的审判喜悦。耶路撒冷中的外郭和宫殿将不会有损害。神对祂仇敌的胜利是不会改变的。神将永永远远受到赞美。
用经文祷告
耶路撒冷在神的救赎历史中占有特别的地位。身为信徒，我们对耶路撒冷当有特别的爱。当然，这不是指当今由不信的犹太人和外邦人所占领的耶路撒冷，而是耶稣归来时在新时代里的耶路撒冷。渴望这样的耶路撒冷就是渴望神的国度。愿你渴望神统治全地的公义之国。
