God Likes You!
This morning I was reading in Zephaniah 3. What an encouraging chapter! As I read this passage of scripture several thoughts jumped out at me that I would like to share with you.
Over the years I have talked to many people who have asked “how does God feel about me?” That is a good question that many people ask, unfortunately all to often they don’t they never take the time to get the answer. I know life is busy and all of us feel like we are in warp drive. However, in Zephaniah 3:14-20 we learn some specifics truths that help us understand how God feels about us. So I hope you will be encouraged with these truths!
First, please know that God delights in us! Zephaniah 3:17 states “He will take great delight in you...he will rejoice over you with singing.” He rejoices over you. Zephaniah goes so far as to say that he breaks into song. "...with singing." Think of the person whose company you enjoy the most—the person you would most like to spend the day with. That is a fraction of how much God enjoys your company. He wants to be with you. He delights in you. Why? This is the crucial truth about Christianity. God not only loves you, he likes you!
Second, please know that God will take care of us. There are three ways that jumped out at me about God’s care and provision. Notice that God provides forgiveness. Verse 15 “The Lord has taken away your punishment.” God wants to forgive you so much that he sent his Son into the world to die on the cross for your sins. Also note that God provides protection. Verse 15 states “The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.” Drop down to verse 19... “At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you; I will rescue the lame and gather those who have been scattered.” And finally note that God provides peace. Verse 17 says that “He will quiet us with His love.”
Finally, please know that God has plans for you. I love verse 29! It says “At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes," says the Lord. In the book of Zephaniah we see that God has given us a future; he has plans for us—plans to restore us and bring us home. And, best of all, we can be sure that our future is not in our own feeble hands, our future is in his hands. He will bring it to pass. Why? Because he not only loves you, he likes you!
Blessings!!
Will
Over the years I have talked to many people who have asked “how does God feel about me?” That is a good question that many people ask, unfortunately all to often they don’t they never take the time to get the answer. I know life is busy and all of us feel like we are in warp drive. However, in Zephaniah 3:14-20 we learn some specifics truths that help us understand how God feels about us. So I hope you will be encouraged with these truths!
First, please know that God delights in us! Zephaniah 3:17 states “He will take great delight in you...he will rejoice over you with singing.” He rejoices over you. Zephaniah goes so far as to say that he breaks into song. "...with singing." Think of the person whose company you enjoy the most—the person you would most like to spend the day with. That is a fraction of how much God enjoys your company. He wants to be with you. He delights in you. Why? This is the crucial truth about Christianity. God not only loves you, he likes you!
Second, please know that God will take care of us. There are three ways that jumped out at me about God’s care and provision. Notice that God provides forgiveness. Verse 15 “The Lord has taken away your punishment.” God wants to forgive you so much that he sent his Son into the world to die on the cross for your sins. Also note that God provides protection. Verse 15 states “The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.” Drop down to verse 19... “At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you; I will rescue the lame and gather those who have been scattered.” And finally note that God provides peace. Verse 17 says that “He will quiet us with His love.”
Finally, please know that God has plans for you. I love verse 29! It says “At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes," says the Lord. In the book of Zephaniah we see that God has given us a future; he has plans for us—plans to restore us and bring us home. And, best of all, we can be sure that our future is not in our own feeble hands, our future is in his hands. He will bring it to pass. Why? Because he not only loves you, he likes you!
Blessings!!
Will
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