Zephaniah 2
The Lord is "slow to anger and abounding in love", and He is full of grace and compassion. In fact, it is by grace alone that we as believers are saved:
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
In this passage of Zephaniah, even in God's anger, You can see God's perfect love. He is angry and full of love as He provides an opportunity to repent and turn to God. We all face this moments in our life and we must take the gift AND recognize that it is only by God's grace that He can save us.
My Prayer: Lord, You ARE an awesome God who wants to save ALL of His children...even those who deny You and are full of sin. You love us THAT much...even then we cannot understand the depth and breadth of Your love. Thank You for Your perfect love, Your grace, and Your compassion. I am not worth such love. I worry far too much. Please forgive me Jesus and help me turn from such sin towards You and help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself strength and wisdom. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, the church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. v3
The Lord is "slow to anger and abounding in love", and He is full of grace and compassion. In fact, it is by grace alone that we as believers are saved:
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
In this passage of Zephaniah, even in God's anger, You can see God's perfect love. He is angry and full of love as He provides an opportunity to repent and turn to God. We all face this moments in our life and we must take the gift AND recognize that it is only by God's grace that He can save us.
My Prayer: Lord, You ARE an awesome God who wants to save ALL of His children...even those who deny You and are full of sin. You love us THAT much...even then we cannot understand the depth and breadth of Your love. Thank You for Your perfect love, Your grace, and Your compassion. I am not worth such love. I worry far too much. Please forgive me Jesus and help me turn from such sin towards You and help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself strength and wisdom. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, the church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
