Seek the Lord, you humble of the land, and who do his just commands, seek righteousness, seek humility. – Zephaniah 2:3
There’s a popular joke circling the internet right now that says, “Procrastinators of the world, unite… tomorrow!” While this is a humorous way to poke fun at people who tend to put things off, how might this idea be applied to a believer’s relationship with God? Perhaps the phrase would go something like “Christians of the world, seek the Lord… when you get around to it!”
It seems as though the Israelites in the Old Testament lived their lives in accordance with this mindset. During the time of the prophet Zephaniah, those living in Judah were facing corruption throughout their land. They had begun incorporating idolatry and religious practices from neighboring people groups into their daily lives, with some people rejecting the worship of God altogether.
Because of these actions, God gave Zephaniah a message to share with the people: that there would soon be judgment upon the world. In today’s passage, Zephaniah called those that were still loyal to God alone to get right with Him immediately, that they might be spared when God poured out His anger.
Zephaniah was calling the pious of the nation of Judah to seek the Lord, those individuals who were still loyal to Him. The healing of their nation needed to start with them, and it was not something that could be put off any longer. Today, America is in need of healing. Take Zephaniah’s words to heart. Do not delay in seeking the Lord. Ask Him to stir in the hearts of those loyal to Him in the United States, that He would bring healing to the nation, one heart at a time.
Today’s Verse: Zephaniah 2:3
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land,
who do his just commands;
seek righteousness; seek humility;
perhaps you may be hidden
on the day of the anger of the Lord.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 12:1-12
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
