Monday, August 9, 2021 - GLORIOUS THINGS

Day 221 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Psalm 85-87; Romans 9)

GLORIOUS THINGS...

On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah. (Psalm 87:1-3 ESV)

The Psalmist is impressing upon us the fact that heaven will be glorious. Here is how the hymn writer expressed this fact:

Glorious things of you are spoken,

Zion, city of our God; 

He whose word cannot be broken 

Formed you for His own abode.

On the Rock of Ages founded, 

What can shake your sure repose? 

With salvation's walls surrounded, 

You may smile at all your foes. 

(“Glorious Things of You Are Spoken,” Lutheran Service Book, CPH # 648, stanza 2)

Heavenly Father, thank You for promising to make the new Zion, the city of God, glorious. Yet, with the Psalmist, I know that it is being in Your presence that will be truly glorious. In Jesus’ saving name, amen. 

Pastor David Paape

Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year. 

http://www.wholesomewords.org/family/bibleread/truth.pdf