LEARNING DAILY

Zephaniah 3:5, But the Lord is still there in the city, and He does no wrong. Day by day He hands down justice, and He does not fail. But the wicked know no shame. (NLT)

One more verse out of Zephaniah that seems to me to apply to people today. The people of Jerusalem grieved God. There was moral decay everywhere. The leaders perverted the law and used their positions unjustly. The prophets altered God’s message to gain popularity and approval of the people. And, the priests violated God’s principles and lived immoral lives; they promoted worldliness and immorality in God’s name.

Zephaniah’s words are a reminder that God’s character never changes; He will never lower His standards to accommodate the sins of leaders or anyone else. He always remains righteous and what He does is always righteous and according to what is right and fair. Knowing and believing that should help every Believer have faith in God’s goodness and trust His plans for them. Even when things are not going like we want or when we do not understand, Believers must stay faithful.

God’s righteousness never wavers, never fails! It is good to meditate on this verse and strive to align our lives with His righteousness and His just ways. Look at what is happening in the world, and one must know judgment is coming. But living in this sinful and immoral world Believers must remember God is among His people and “He does no wrong.” It is an emphasis on God’s commitment to keeping righteousness and is going to remain constant in His faithfulness to His followers. “Day by day He hands down justice.” Every day He executes justice. Every day His faithfulness is the same.

“But the wicked know no shame.” There will continue to be individuals who persist in their sinfulness and immoral behaviors, disregarding God’s standards. That challenges me to continually evaluate my actions and attitudes through God’s expectations and standards.

I would really like to see leaders, both spiritually and in government, lead in humility that comes from a deep understanding that their authority and position comes because God has placed them where they are for His purpose. The role of leaders is not to exalt themselves and glory in what they have done. No, it is to guide others in humility in their spiritual journey. Pride and ego cloud one’s judgment and how they interact with others; true humility leads with integrity, in genuineness and in truth. It even helps one learn from both their successes and their failures.

Seeking righteousness and God’s kingdom is extremely important in today’s world! It should be the Believer’s guide each day. Embrace integrity and stand firm in your beliefs as the challenges come. Making right choices that reflect our belief in God will bring honor to Him and to our faith! May each Believer’s righteousness and fairness be easily seen by all!