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He intends to save

Zephaniah 3:9-20

Zephaniah 3:9 For I will then restore pure speech to the peoples so that all of them may call on the name of Yahveh and serve him with a single purpose.
Zephaniah 3:10 From beyond the rivers of Cush my supplicants, my dispersed people, will bring an offering to me.
Zephaniah 3:11 On that day you will not be put to shame because of everything you have done in rebelling against me. For then I will remove from among you your jubilant, arrogant people, and you will never again be haughty on my holy mountain.
Zephaniah 3:12 I will leave a meek and humble people among you, and they will take refuge in the name of Yahveh.
Zephaniah 3:13 The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or tell lies; a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouths. They will pasture and lie down, with nothing to make them afraid.
Zephaniah 3:14 Sing for joy, Daughter Zion; shout loudly, Israel! Be glad and celebrate with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!
Zephaniah 3:15 The Lord has removed your punishment; he has turned back your enemy. The King of Israel, Yahveh, is among you; you need no longer fear harm.
Zephaniah 3:16 On that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, do not let your hands grow weak.
Zephaniah 3:17 Yahveh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will shriek ecstatically over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:18 I will gather those who have been driven from the appointed festivals; they will be a tribute from you and a reproach on her.
Zephaniah 3:19 Notice, I will deal with all who oppress you at that time. I will save the lame and gather the outcasts and make those disgraced throughout the land receive praise and fame.
Zephaniah 3:20 At that time, I will bring you back; yes, at the time, I will gather you. I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the land when I restore your fortunes before your eyes. Yahveh has spoken.

He intends to save

The LORD intends to save his people, and he also intends to change the hearts, minds and tongues of the nations. We can rejoice now, because he will rejoice then. His heart is for the whole planet.

LORD, teach us how to cooperate with you in your plan to bring the world to yourself.