-November 18, 2023-
Good morning beloved, happy Saturday,
“The Lord your God in your midst, the mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
(Zephaniah 3:17).
Today’s verse is taken from the short prophecy of Zephaniah. There are three chapters, and it is found after Habakkuk and before Haggai near the end of the OT. Our verse is so practical and encouraging. The prophet says twice, “He will rejoice over you.” This verse demonstrates His great love and care for His people. It combines God’s almighty power and His infinite love. He is the Mighty One who saves us, and the kind and compassionate God who watches over us.
God’s promise is to rejoice over us with gladness, to quiet us with His love, and to rejoice over us with singing. As believers we are the apple of His eye. If anyone harms us, they are harming the Lord. The Lord takes pleasure in His people and wants the best for us. The Israelites were joyful people, singing and dancing to the Lord. Their songs were muted in the days when they were in captivity. But when they returned to their homeland, they rejoiced with great joy. The Lord was so happy for them and with them.
Just as we rejoice in the Lord, He rejoices in us. He quiets us with His love. We have all experienced pain, sorrow, and loss. It is at these times, the Lord quiets us with His love. He applies the balm of Gilead, pouring in oil, a type of the Holy Spirit, and wine, a type of joy. Oh, what kindness, tenderness, and love He shows us all. He knows when we are hurting, whether spiritually, mentally, emotionally, or financially. He brings comfort to our hearts when and where we need it.
When Jesus was in deep anguish, He and disciples sang a hymn before going to the Garden of Gethsemane. When we get to heaven we will find out which song it was that they sung. I would like to think it was Psalm 22. Scripture set to music is beautiful and wonderful, and I am sure we will sing some new songs in heaven. Let us rejoice in His rejoicing; and rejoice and sing unto the Lord.
Have a blessed day appreciating His rejoicing over us and the quietness of His love. Stay safe and healthy,
Rejoicing in our King and lifting our voices up to sing,
Dean’s
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 