Zephaniah 3:18-20

Promises from God -- Zechariah 3:18-20: The message of Zephaniah is simple; Judgment is coming, but deliverance will come to those who are willing to repent. God promised that He would gather that remnant that sorrowed over the reproach of His people. He said, "I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden." (Zephaniah 3:18) God promised that He would afflict the nations that had punished the Jews. He also promised that He would bring back the remnant, the people that had repented, to the home land. God promised, "Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame." (Zephaniah 3:19) God promised that He would turn back the captivity. When the time in Babylon had accomplished its purpose God promised that He would restore His nation to their home land. How encouraged the people must have been when God said, "I will lead you home, and with your own eyes you will see me bless you with all you once owned. Then you will be famous everywhere on this earth. I, the LORD, have spoken!" (Zephaniah 3:20)

Today the church is admonished to stay faithful to God in order to receive His blessings. Those that serve God are blessed and those that rebel are punished. Is it your desire to see the will of God done?