Highlighted Verses and my thoughts:
"But the Lord is still there in the city, and he does no wrong. Day by day he hands down justice, and he does not fail. But the wicked know no shame." Zephaniah 3:5
"For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs." Zephaniah 3:17
Zephaniah prophesies about the rebellion and redemption of Jerusalem in these chapters. Most of the writings tell of the judgement that will be given by the Lord to all of those who have been so disobedient to him. However, the thing that stood out to me were these two verses. They say that the Lord is still there with the people, living among them, even in their disobedience and rebellion. Even in his promises of destruction and judgement, the Lord does not give up on his people. He is still there, making himself available to the remnant who will trust in his name.
My response to God: Dear Lord, thank you for not giving up on me, just as you did not give up on your faithful people in Jerusalem. Make me lowly and humble, for they are the ones who trust in the name of the Lord.
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