Watch Out For Judgment

O. T. #2246 "Watch Out For Judgment"

July 29, 2022

Zephaniah 2-Part 5

LET IT GLOW

The Lord always spared a godly remnant that stayed true to Him. They were the ones who kept the light burning when it seemed as if the darkness was about to cover the earth. So it was with those during the 70 years of Babylonian captivity. They became the nucleus which restored the nation of Israel. 

Today, we need those who walk the narrow road regardless of what others may do, obey God's Word, and share His gospel with the lost. God is keeping His book of remembrance, and we want to have our names there. (Mal. 3:16-17)

[Resource: The Wiersbe Bible Commentary]

LET IT GROW

God's judgment begins in the house of the Lord. (1 Peter 4:17)

Zephaniah started with the people of Judah but explains how the day of the Lord will affect the Gentile nations surrounding Judah. The Gentiles are still responsible before God, although they were never given God's laws as the Jews were. (Ps. 147:19-20) God has revealed Himself in creation and conscience. (Rom. 1:18) Those nations had not always treated the Jews kindly, and the time had come for God to judge them. Those nations were mentioned that were in the 4 directions-Assyria (north), Cush (south), Moab and Ammon (east), and Philistia (west).

Three truths are given which apply to believers today:

1. God judges His people when they deliberately disobey His law. Be not conformed to this world. (2 Cor. 6:14)
2. God's promise to Abraham still stand. Those who bless Israel, God will bless; those who curse Israel, God will curse. (Gen. 12:1-3)
3. God's Word is true and will be fulfilled in its time. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Heb. 10:3)

God is the only true living God. There is no other. Because Assyria claimed divine attributes for herself, she was brought down to ruin. Nineveh was its great city brought down. Its city wall was 60 miles long, 100 feet hight, over 30 feet wide, and had 1,500 towers upon it. When God got through with her (used the Medes and Persians), she became as desolate and dry as the desert. 

We need to take the warnings of the Word of God. Pray that America repents and turns back to God. Our grandchildren need a Christian nation that follows God and His laws.

LET IT GO

Rejoice, for God is in control.

How merciful You are!

Thank You for the sweet rain, Father.

There is a better day coming.

God never fails but keeps His Word.

Praise His name.