michele – Zephaniah
Once again, Zephaniah is God’s tool he uses to warn the people of Judah of the coming judgment for their sin. God’s mercy is so evident to me once again. He totally could’ve given up on his people, let them go their own way, the way they chose, and started over. Instead, he continually loves them, is faithful to them, and shows them mercy. He doesn’t want them to be judged. He wants them to turn from their ways, repent, and live a holy life that will lead them on a good path!
In Zephaniah the big problem of the people is their pride. It almost seems to be a blinding shade over their eyes. They can’t see that the path they are taking is leading them to destruction. God even TELLS them this. They still deliberately choose to go their own way. They seem to be blinded by their pride, they can’t even see that they are being stupid. This book clearly shows that walking in pride leads to destruction, but walking in humility leads to blessing from God.
What are the results of walking independently from God? From Zephaniah we see that it leads to judgment, and destruction; definitely not good things. Through the Old Testament over and over I have seen this, and Zephaniah’s message is no different. Walking in God’s ways leads to good things….to life. I think when I realize this more and more, that walking in God’s ways is for my good, then it gives me a much different motivation for why I am living the way I am living. History has proved itself. The Bible has proved itself. God’s way is best. 
Comment by philbailey
May 4, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
Excellent-well said. How true that our pride is the biggest obstacle to receiving all that God has for us and allowing him to work fully in our lives.