Scripture: Zephaniah 3: 8-11

Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.  

For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to service him with one consent.  

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain. 

Scripture Commentary: Is your life for God or for your own enjoyment?

God will judge all people according to what they have done. Wait upon the Lord.  Justice will prevail.  God will punish evil doers; he will bless the obedient.

God will remove the proud people and leave the meek and humble. God opposes to the proud and haughty of every generation. He will reward those who are meek and humble, both physically and spiritually, because they trust in him. Self-reliance and arrogance have no place among God’s people or in his kingdom.

Ask yourself, is my life for God or for my own enjoyment? Is my reform merely an outward show, or do I live and preach the Word of our Lord Jesus Christ? Do I lift his name up with praise and song?

Summarily, are you ready to gather together and pray, and walk humbly with God?  Are you ready to do what is right, and to hear the message of forgiveness, love, and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ?

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Zephaniah Chapter 3