It is Time

 O. T. #2253  "It is Time"

August 9, 2022

Zephaniah 3-Part 7

LET IT GLOW

It's always good to think upon our Savior, Jesus Christ, for He is:

• in the midst of His people and church;
• near to support and supply us;
• assist and strengthen us;
• defend u;
• gives us unspeakable joy and sis sufficient security from all fears;
• rejoices over us with exceedingly great joy. (John Gill)

Jesus does not forget us. He does not leave us. He can send down an army to rescue us from whatever. In the middle of our hard, in our darkness, He comes to be victorious. His arms are not too short that Jesus can't reach us. He gives us strength to bear the consequences of our sins, forgives us and sets our feet on a solid Rock. We carry scars of our disobedience for a lifetime, but Christ helps us carry them.

LET IT GROW

Did you notice in verses 19-20, there is a phrase repeated? At that time, I will/bring...

Jesus gave Israel a promise of restoration after their 70 years of captivity. He can do the same for us today. From what do you need set free?

Then when it was time for Israel to begin again, God provided a king to set them free, materials for rebuilding His Temple, and craftsmen to do so. Then on down the road of time, in the fullness of time, Jesus came. Is it your time to come to Jesus for salvation?

What good is it to study the Minor Prophets if we don't do something in our own times? Crimes, teens giving birth, violence, suicides, abortions, drug abuse, robbery, rape have all increased during our time. Are we doing something to prevent those things in our own little piece of the world?

As go the homes, churches, and schools, so goes the nation. It's time to be concerned.(Wierse)

LET IT GO

If you've got pain, He's a pain taker;

If you feel lost, He's a way maker;

If you need freedom, savin', He's a prison shakin' Savior.

If you've got chain, He's a chain breaker.

Lord, let the change come in our nation, repentance, obedience to Your Word, love for our neighbor. Change my heart, too. Let the change be to me. 

God, forgive our sins in our nation and leaders. Nothing is too difficult for You. 

Give us strength to stand for Your Word and Your ways, for Your glory.

Awaken Your churches.

Dear one, join me in praying for our nation and leaders.