The Day of the Lord
(Prayer Walk thro Zephaniah 1-3)
Backgrounder: Zephaniah’s pen
records only 53 verses but in
the process sets forth some
of the strongest statements of
judgment in the Old Testament.
Looking out over the nation of
Judah in particular and the world
in general, Zephaniah fashions
his fiery verbal assault. The day
of the Lord will come with fury,
ferocity and finality, and God will
have the last word. Retribution
and judgment will give way to
restoration and joy “in that day.”
Lord, thank you for lessons from
the ministry of Zephaniah to shake
pple of Judah out of complacency
and urge them to return to U God.
The people knew that God would
eventually bless them, but You
made it clear that there would be
judgment first, then the blessing.
The judgment would not be merely
punishment for sin, but also a
process of purifying your people.
Help us learn from this prophecy:
that we will Not be Complacent,
that we will Humble before You &
that we will Love You Fully. Amen.
Lord, we will Not be Complacent:
I will search with lanterns in
Jerusalem’s darkest corners to
punish those who sit Complacent
in their sins. They think the Lord
will do nothing to them(Zep1:12-13)
I will bring distress upon men for
they have sinned against the Lord.
Neither their silver nor their gold
shall be able to deliver them(17-18)
Lord, we confess often relying
on money for a sense of security.
But wealth doesn’t buy salvation
nor can it even influence Your will.
Help us to not to be Complacent
but instead use what we have for
Your glory. And Help us not to focus
on accumulating wealth but work
on cultivating holiness. Amen.
Lord, we will Humble before You:
Gather together and pray… while
there is still time, before judgment
begins and your opportunity is
blown away. Act now before the
fierce fury of the Lord falls and
the terrible day of the Lord’s anger
begins. Beg the Lord to save you
-all who are Humble, who uphold
justice. Walk Humbly and do what
is right. Perhaps even yet the Lord
will protect you from his anger on
that day of destruction (Zep 2:1-3)
Lord, we Humble before U. Forgive
us for pushing U out of our lives &
fill them with meaningless pursuits
Forgive us for allowing evil to
penetrate our hearts & minds.
Open our eyes to our desperate
need for you. Thank U for giving us
not what we deserve but what we
need to get back to You. Amen.
Lord, You are Mighty & U Love us:
Sing O daughter of Zion! The Lord
has taken away your judgments.
You shall see disaster no more.
Do not fear; let not your hands be
weak. The Lord your God is with
you, He is Mighty To Save. He will
take great Delight in you, He will
quiet u with His Love (Zep 3:14-17)
Lord, I have great joy in knowing
You are always with me and have
the Power to Save from the plans
of the enemy. Help me remember
at all times, even when going
through difficult situations that
my foundation is in You. And
that my security is sustained by
Your great love for me. Draw me
into the depths of your heart and
let me love you completely. Praise
You for being Mighty to Save. Amen
Lord, everyone needs compassion
A love that’s never failing
But let mercy fall on me
Well everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations. My Savior,
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save.
He is Mighty to save!! Amen.