Set your hearts to Zion!

The road to Zion is in my heart

Psalm 65:1-4 ESV
[1] Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. [2] O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. [3] When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. [4]  Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!

https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.65.1-4.ESV

Zion:
In the Bible, “Zion” primarily refers to Jerusalem, the city of David, and the Land of Israel, but also symbolizes the dwelling place of God and the spiritual heart of Israel, a place of divine presence and refuge.

Symbolic Meaning:
Zion became a powerful symbol representing God’s presence, His covenant with Israel, and the hope for a future kingdom of peace and justice. Zion is also seen as a place of refuge and protection, where God’s people can find safety and solace; the place where the glory of God dwells.

In Christ, Zion is in our hearts, as we turn to Him, repent and believe in His holy name. The road to Zion is in your heart. The Holy Spirit lives in the hearts of those who have received Christ and have accepted His atoning sacrifice for their sins; for the sins of the world (John 3:16)

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NLT
[19] Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, [20] for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.

https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.6.19-20.NLT

Zion is the place we must turn to for God’s grace and mercy, to cleanse us of our sins, as we confess our sins daily. He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)

The road to Zion is in your heart. When Christ is seated on the throne of your heart, as King and Lord of your life, God will draw near to you as you draw near to Him. He has already provided atonement for our sins. But we must choose to walk in that once for all time, eternal sacrifice; the only remedy for the sin of the world, and for each one of us as we receive it by grace through faith.

Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT
[8] God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. [9] Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.2.8-9.NLT

If your heart’s desire is to live freely, without the heavy burden of sin weighing you down, look to Zion. Set your heart towards Zion. The road to Zion is in your heart!

It’s not about religion, but all about the great romance between God and His creation. The prayers of the Psalmists are evidence of where Zion truly exists. This is about the True road to Zion, God’s holy place, where His glory dwells; in the hearts of men!