Waiting is Hard

 O. T. #2249  "Waiting is Hard"

August 3, 2022

Zephaniah 3-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

Jerusalem was the religious center of Judah. Yet, it was a rebellious, defiled, and oppressive city. In spite of God's favor, they mistaken it for favoritism. God was still there in Jerusalem, amidst the corruption, persecution, and unbelief. 

 God disciplined the surrounding nations, Surely He would not do to Judah. So they thought. They had not repented of idolatry and other sins. Their princes, prophets, and priests heard Zephaniah's prophesy. but they continued to do harm without shame. (verse 6-7) 

No matter how spiritually desolate our local may seem, God is at work. What is He doing now, and how can we be part of His work? No matter how jaw-dropping as God's judgment is, so much more is His grace. He promised restoration for Jerusalem, and so it was.

LET IT GROW

The only escape of God's judgment is to trust in Him for salvation. In the final end, God will gather nations and pour out His indignation on them, which reminds us that the final day of the Lord is coming. (Tony Evans)

In the last days, God will judge all people according to what they have don. (Rev. 20:12) Justice will prevail, evildoers will be punished, and the obedient will be blessed. Be patient, for God's justice will come. don't try to avenge yourself. (The Life Application Study Bible)

Therefore, wait ye upon Me, saith the LORD. (verse 8a)

The word wait means tarry; to wait long.

Strength arises when we wait upon the Lord, when we wait upon the Lord our God, who reigns forever. My Hope, my Strong Deliverer. You are the Everlasting God. You do not fait, You won't grow weary. You are the Deliverer of the weak.

LET IT GO

For what are you waiting, dear one? Don't grow weary or weak. God doesn't, so trust His timing is perfect. Then we will rejoice in His faithfulness.

Let go of it to the Lord. Waiting is hard, so lean on God.