Clearly, it's a safe place, and a beautiful one. I picture something like what the elf city looks like in Lord of the Rings combined with Gondor.
But, why does the Bible depict God as a city dweller? My best guess is that it's the closest description we can get on earth to what heaven is like. I don't like big cities- I like space. So it's hard for me to get this imagery and be excited.
But the idea that "God is in her citadels; he has shown himself to be her fortress" is one I do love. I've always been drawn more to the idea of the God of the Wild, the God who is a little bit dangerous. So, it helps me to dig the City of God idea to know that that powerful and dangerous characteristic of God is still present.
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