SING, O DAUGHTER OF ZION

 

Zephaniah 3:1-20 / Keywords 3:15

SING, O DAUGHTER OF ZION

 

1. the Lord within her is righteous (1-7)

The Lord never abandoned his people. He was righteous and faithful, without

fail, yet the people he called to be his own refused correction. Even the prophets

and priests among them persisted in violence against the Lord and his word.

How could the righteous Lord dwell among such an unrighteous and shameless

people? He had demonstrated his power and forgiveness in sustaining them

against every enemy, but instead of repenting, they acted corruptly in all they did.

They invited the Lord’s fierce judgment.

 

2. your God is mighty to save (8-20)

The Lord judges completely. When he does, the whole world will be consumed.

But his judgment is on sin. He is at the same time the one who purifies, bears our

shame and takes away our punishment on himself. He is mighty to save in this

humble way. The Lord who judges is the Lord who completely restores his own so

that they may sing and rejoice because of the Lord.

 

Prayer Lord, you are the judge who takes away my punishment. Teach me the

deep joy of your salvation.

One Word The Lord is mighty to save