1:10 “And there shall be on that day,” says the Lord, “The sound of a mournful cry from the Fish Gate, A wailing from the Second Quarter, And a loud crashing from the hills.
1:11 Wail, you inhabitants of [a]Maktesh! For all the merchant people are cut down; All those who handle money are cut off.
1:12 “And it shall come to pass at that time That I will search Jerusalem with lamps, And punish the men
Who are settled[b] in complacency, Who say in their heart, ‘The Lord will not do good, Nor will He do evil.’
1:13 Therefore their goods shall become booty, And their houses a desolation; They shall build houses, but not inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards, but not drink their wine.”
1:14 The great day of the Lord is near; It is near and hastens quickly. The noise of the day of the Lord is bitter;
There the mighty men shall cry out.
1:15 That day is a day of wrath, A day of trouble and distress, A day of devastation and desolation, A day of darkness and gloominess, A day of clouds and thick darkness,
1:16 A day of trumpet and alarm, Against the fortified cities ,And against the high towers.
1:17 A day of trumpet and alarm, Against the fortified cities, And against the high towers.
1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold, Shall be able to deliver them, In the day of the Lord’s wrath;
But the whole land shall be devoured, By the fire of His jealousy, For He will make speedy riddance
Of all those who dwell in the land.
STUDY:
Many prophets in the Bible revealed the events concerning the Lord which they also referred to as the Day of Judgment. Through Zephaniah the prophet, God promised that He would search through Jerusalem and destroy the dishonest merchants; those who thought they had power and authority would become powerless and defenseless in the day of the Lord. The judgment of God would come upon those who cheat others to become rich and powerful. It is obvious in the prophecy that there would be no hiding place in the Day of Judgment. Walled cities and highly protected camps and strong towers, shall fall.
The warning given by God through Zephaniah was as strong and certain as the one given in the time of Noah before the flood (Gen. 6:1ff). God condemned the people of Judah for their overconfidence, believing that God cannot do such to His people.
Beloved, the day of the Lord is certain. God gives grace and hope to those who will turn to Him with a heart of humility and genuine repentance. Those who renounce their sinful acts and determine to walk with God in total obedience will surely escape the divine wrath. Accumulation of wealth by unjust means is an abomination in the sight of God and will attract eternal damnation on those who engage in it. As we look forward to the great day of the Lord, we must not take God for granted by ignoring His warnings. Be honest in your walk with Him and your relationship with men.
Prayer:
Merciful and gracious God, grant me the grace to be ready for your coming Day!
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