Zephaniah was an Old Testament guru who joined with Jeremiah and even Habakkuk is wanting to see people released from the captivity of stupidity. Pretty out there words, I know, but true. His intent was to see that the people stopped messing around with their attitudes of no gratitude and got on with repentance. He warned that the Lord's judgment on Judah and Jerusalem was forthcoming.
There are many forms of captivity in our TODAY'S world. We are captive to our busyness, or even our procrastination. We can be captive to TV, unforgiveness, or anything in excess of balance. It seems to be the biggest mountain we climb today. Worry, worry, worry or cover your head and escape. Jail cells are nothing to what some of us do right out in freedom land. I see it in my practice.
Communication within families, or between husband and wife, friends and co-workers gets too verbal or nothing is said. Our kids and grand-kids just name it.
In the end though, we have to come to terms with getting it brought before God. Zephaniah 3: 17 and 20 says it best.
"The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior (Who saves)! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest (in silent satisfaction) and in His love He will be silent and make no mention (of past sins, or even recall them); He will exult over you with singing.
At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you, for I will make you a name and a praise among all the nations of the earth when I reverse your captivity before your eyes, says the Lord."
In the craziness and bazaar things we hear about and see today, I would much rather find my peace with the Lord God then fall victim to the captivity of what I see happening.
Let Him fight the battle for you and us. Exodus 14: 13 and 14.
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