God restores
From today’s Scripture: “He will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, He will sing joyfully because of you as one sings at festivals.”—Zep 3:17-18a
Zephaniah was a prophet in Jerusalem, around 640 BCE. At that time, the faith of the Israelites was at a low ebb, and he told the people they would experience doom and judgment as a result. And, they did, from some of their traditional enemies. But, God is also merciful, spared a faithful remnant, rejoiced over them, and restored them to freedom and joy.
Let us pray: My God, I am sorry for the sins I and my people have committed. In your mercy, forgive us and restore us to the beautiful life of following Jesus wholeheartedly.
Today’s author is Glenmary Father Frank Ruff, former mission pastor and ecumenist.
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