Verse of the day: Zephaniah 3:17

Reflection

Most of Zephaniah is warning, which makes this ending stand out: a God who rejoices over his people with singing. You are not only tolerated; you are delighted in.

Prayer

Lord, thank you that you rejoice over me. Let that quiet my heart today. Amen.

In context · Zephaniah 3:15–19

The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.