SEEK THE LORD

 

Zephaniah 2:1-15 / Keywords 2:3

SEEK THE LORD

 

1. A warning to repent (1-3)

The Lord had appointed a time for the judgment of his own. He called his people

therefore to gather together, to repent before the Lord and before the time of

judgment swept over them. The wrath of the Lord is on sin; his fierce anger comes

upon the ones he called, for they had become a shameful and idol worshiping

nation. But even as his judgment approached, God spoke to his people through

the prophet to seek the Lord, humble themselves and do what he commands.

God’s judgment is total. There is no escape, but in his righteousness and humility

there is shelter.

 

2. Every shore will worship him (4-15)

The Lord is the judge of all nations. In this passage God included Israel’s

neighbors who had often despised her. God promised to judge them, but in his

judgment is the seed of hope for them and for all nations. Zephaniah spoke with

God’s vision of the time when all nations would worship the Lord.

 

Prayer Lord, you are the judge of all the earth. Help me to seek your

righteousness. Grant me your holy vision.

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