God the Mighty One who Saves
Writing at perhaps the lowest point in the spiritual life of Judah, Zephaniah’s primary concern is the impending Day of the Lord. That day would signify the final judgment of God on earth and the ensuing time of blessing & peace. Zephaniah knows when judgment is finally over, God will once again look with favour on His people; Restore their fortunes, Rejoice over them and dwell among them.
Lord, You are Mighty to Save:
I will restore to the peoples…
that they all may call on the
name of the Lord… (Zep 3:9).
I will leave in your midst a meek
and humble people, and they shall
trust in the name of the Lord (v12).
In that day… do not fear; Zion,
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 you with His love,
He will Rejoice over u with singing…
Behold at that time,
I will deal with all who afflict you;
I will save & gather those driven out..
I will bring you back…
I will give you fame and praise
among all the peoples of the earth…
says the LORD (Zep 3:16-20) Amen.
Lord, I have peace and joy in knowing You are always With me and have the Power To Save me from harm, plans of the enemy and You can move the mountain! Help me to remember at all times, even when going through difficult situations that my foundation is in You and my security is sustained by Your Great Love for me. Amen.
Lord, we may struggle with fear that You don’t like us due to our stubborn commitment to sin. We may even feel that You God has deserted us in our difficulties. Thanks for Your promise in Zep 3 that helps us put such fears to rest. The reality is that You take great delight in us with gladness. In fact Your promise is not only to rescue and restore us but also to rejoice over us with songs. Amen
Lord, I’m blessed You Delight in me, even after rebuking me for wrongs. Thank You Sovereign God for being indeed a loving Heavenly Father rather than a stern disciplinarian. Thank You that You much prefer to rejoice with us than to rebuke us. Thank You for loving me so much that You would sing over me. In adoration and thanksgiving, I offer You my heart unreservedly & say how much I appreciate U. Amen.