Zephaniah 3:14 Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!
The beginning of this chapter is about what happens when God calls the unrepentant to account. It’s not pretty. But even in judgement, God restores the remnant who remain faithful. He still has grace and compassion for those who call on Him.
Zephaniah 3:15 The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.
Not only does He have grace and compassion for the remnant, not only does He remove their punishment and turn back their enemy, He reassures them that as His beloved, they have nothing to fear from others.
Zephaniah 3:16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.
Lord, You are the epitome of grace. You remove our sins from us so completely that You can and do rejoice over us with singing instead. Thank You seems so inadequate for such a gift. When I think of the grudges I hold in my heart against those I perceive have done me wrong, I am ashamed. Help me to be more like You, to drop my pride and love Your people with my whole heart. Amen.
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing
Have a blessed day.