S) "3 Seek the Lord,
All you humble of the earth
Who have carried out His ordinances;
Seek righteousness, seek humility.
Perhaps you will be hidden
In the day of the Lord’s anger."
Zephaniah 2:3 (NASB)
O) This admonishment is pretty straight forward. Zephaniah was prophesying great destruction, and it wasn't only the countries around Jerusalem that were going to be under the wrath of the LORD's justice. All of Judah was being warned as well, because they were feigning submission to God, but were not at all devoted to Him. So, Zephaniah offers hope to some. Throughout the Old Testament, through many of these prophets mention a remnant being preserved (Nehemiah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Amos, Micah, Zephaniah 2:7, Haggai, and Zechariah). This verse shows us some of the characteristics of that remnant.
A) There is more wrath coming from the LORD, certainly as we approach the end times. That is a difficult topic to discuss, though, because it can feel fairly abstract. In truth, people have been warning about "end times" since Jesus ascended. However, we also have to allow that we've never been closer to that final judgment, and we're only getting closer. So, that means that as time moves forward, I should hope to look more and more like this remnant described here. I should seek the LORD, be humble, look to carry out His ordinances, seek righteousness, seek humility, and be hidden (with Christ, see Colossians 3:3).
P) Father, thank You for being a God who loves Your creation. On my own, I would never seek You, be humble, carry out Your ordinances, seek righteousness or humility, or be found in You. It is completely grace, that You called me to be Your own. It is only grace, that I am humbled before You. Please continue to discipline me, like a son, so that righteous character can be brought forth in me. When Your day of justice comes, I want to be found in You. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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