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• Psalm 87:4 (GNT)
• Psalm 87:5 (GNT)

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I'm no Bible scholar, but I'm sure it's safe to assume that at the time David was writing this, these lands he mentioned were accepted as trade partners, but not much more.

Here however, we see a prophecy, if I may be so bold as today, to that day in which all people of all lands will be welcome, will serve God on His holy mountain. Hallelujah!

Let's thank God that he accepts us, and includes us when He talks about his chosen ones.

“I will include Egypt and Babylonia
when I list the nations that obey me;
the people of Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia
I will number among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Of Zion it will be said
that all nations belong there
and that the Almighty will make her strong."

I like to think we are the younger brother who stormed off, prodigal, thinking we would do just fine. But the Father's love welcomes us back, makes a greater covenant, sealed with the precious blood of Jesus, and we are called sons of the most high!

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