He Rejoices Over Those Who Follow His Ways

 Scripture:

“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”” ‭‭Zephaniah‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Zephaniah had just prophesied the destruction of the world as we know it. He then turns to Jerusalem and his language changes. He saw a turning in Jerusalem, which would change the situation for the whole world. When God’s people turn to Him, He turns to them and blesses them. Jerusalem was told that God is with them and that God will take great delight in them. He goes as afar as to say that God would rejoice over them with singing. 

Application:

God is always as close as a prayer of repentance and turning back to Him. He longs to bless His people and to be their God. The people’s place is to return to Him, seek Him, and follow Him and His ways. When we do that, we can expect the blessings of the Almighty on our lives. He loves to rejoice over His people with singing and He loves to demonstrate His love and favor on those who are truly His. 

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are amazing and I worship You this morning. You are worthy of praise and glory and honor. Your name is to be praised in all the earth. Let the nations praise You and honor Your name. Help me to live a life that pleases You and that You can delight in. I want You, not only to be pleased with me, but to rejoice in who I am. Let my life bring You all You are worth.

Your Son,

Jeff