Rooted in His Purpose
The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! – Psalm 87:2-3
As I read Psalm 87, I’m reminded of the wonderful truth that God places value on His people and the places where He has established them. Zion, the city of God, wasn’t just another location, it was chosen, cherished, and celebrated by the Lord. Glorious things were spoken of it because it was rooted in His purpose.
This passage reminds me of times in my own life when I questioned whether I was where I was supposed to be. For years I let life lead me around because I did not live with intentionality and direction from my heavenly Father. I didn’t even consider how the work and life I was living was reaching and serving others, or if the place I was planted had any real purpose?
I can even remember a time when I felt like my life didn’t matter, as if all my efforts were unnoticed and had no eternal value. It was during that time that God gently reminded me through His Word and love that my value doesn’t come from my achievements or recognition from others. Rather it came from being firmly planted where He designed me flourish. Just as He chose Zion and declared it His beloved, He has chosen me and placed me in my unique positions for His glory to work with others to reach the world around me.
Psalm 87 reminds us that God is intentional with where He plants His people. He sees beyond what we can see. His purpose is being fulfilled in and through us, even in ways we may not understand. When we intentionally root ourselves in His purpose, we open the door for glorious things to be spoken of our lives, things that reflect His goodness and faithfulness. Not just for today, but for all eternity.
If you’re feeling uncertain or discouraged today, here are some steps you can take to get your life in line with the truth of Psalm 87 and His purpose.
First, remind yourself that God has chosen you and placed you where you are for a reason. Pray for His guidance and trust that He is working, even if you can’t see it yet.
Next, whether it’s being a mom, a friend, an employee, or a leader, lean into the place God has planted you. Do your work with excellence and faithfulness, knowing that He loves where you are because He placed you there.
Then, declare Psalm 87:3 over your life: “Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God!” Replace discouragement with words of faith from His promises, believing that His plans for you are good and filled with purpose. Reach out to others and share your heart with a trusted friend or mentor. Sometimes, God speaks through others to remind us of our calling and encourages us to stay the course.
Lastly, watch for signs of His glory by taking time to reflect on the ways God has already worked in your life. The fact that He has placed you where you are is evidence of His love and purpose.
Today I want to encourage you because you are not forgotten. You are rooted in God’s purpose, and He delights in where He has placed you. Just as Zion was cherished by God, so are you. Glorious things are spoken of you because you are part of His plan to show His glory to the world around you. Keep trusting Him and watch as He continues to work in ways beyond anything you could imagine. Only then will you know what it means to have true purpose and fulfilment in life.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 87
1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah
4 “I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me; Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: ‘This one was born there.’ ”
5 And of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her.”
6 The Lord will record, when He registers the peoples: “This one was born there.”
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