Zephaniah 2 -- Warnings For Today

Zephaniah had started out with words of warning to his own people.  Now, he warns the Gentile nations in all directions from Israel that judgment will come.  They will disappear and God will give their land to Israel.  All of the nations mentioned have ceased to exist, so we should pay particular attention to Zephaniah’s other prophecies!

I found something in my commentary that really personalized what I was reading:

“Even if the majority of the nation followed false gods and turned away from the Lord, God would still protect HIS OWN PRECIOUS REMNANT when the day of Judgment comes.  Zephaniah and Jeremiah … both begged the rulers to trust God and turn from sin, but the kings, officials, and priests REFUSED TO OBEY.  God would have rescued the nation at the last minute, but the leaders were insensitive to God’s call and disobedient to His Word.”

History repeats itself, and these words fairly describe our nation’s problems today.

Father, open the ears, eyes, hearts, and minds of our nation’s leadership.  Remove the blinders Satan has placed upon them.  Cause them to seek after You and to repent and obey Your Word and Your will.  Even at the last minute You will relent and save us, but not without obedience.  Thank You all the more for Your care for Your own precious remnant.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford