Day 215

2 Kings 23:29-30; 2 Chronicles 35:20-27; Jeremiah 47-48; Zephaniah 2:8-3:20.  “My Decision”

         Zephaniah’s prophetic message contains words of warning and judgment for Judah if they don’t repent and humble themselves before God.  It also contains words of judgment against the enemies of Judah.  By the end of the book a powerful message of hope becomes very clear.  God is watching out for His people and in the end they will be brought home and restored before the LORD.
         However, in the midst of this message there is a small unassuming phrase that represents the core of this week’s theme.  God has been discussing His plans in the prior passage and then He makes the comment in the middle of 3:8, “For it is My decision to…”  Although some people may think that sounds insensitive, I find it reassuring.  The God of creation who can see to the end of time has everything under control and His plan will not be changed by our mortal short-sighted wishes to see something different.  It is His decision.  Trust Him with whatever you are struggling through right now. 

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?