Sing City (Psalm 48)

“Cities become known for what goes on on their streets. Vegas is known for gambling, Detroit for cars. In high school history we learned Athens was known for philosophy, Corinth for commerce, Sparta for military training. The city of God is known for worship. It’s filled with His praises.

Zion is splendid and holy because God is splendid and holy. Without Him, the city is nothing. Think of most olympic cities. They’re only full of pageantry and glory and excitement as long as the games are there. Once the closing ceremonies are over, many of those cities fall into disrepair.

We look forward to the New Jerusalem which is absolutely perfect and glorious and eternal because God is there. Meanwhile, my life is an outpost of God’s presence, His promises, His holiness. So not only should my life reflect His attributes, but it should be full of worship of God – a prelude of praise before eternity’s symphony. An embassy of His joy and greatness.”