From Sadness to Joy

Zephaniah 3:9-17

⁹ Then I will change the speech of the peoples into pure speech, that all of them will call on the name of the LORD and will serve him as one. ¹⁰ From beyond the rivers of Cush, my daughter, my dispersed ones, will bring me offerings. ¹¹ On that day, you won’t be ashamed of all your deeds with which you sinned against me; then I will remove from your midst those boasting with pride. No longer will you be haughty on my holy mountain, ¹² but I will cause a humble and powerless people to remain in your midst; they will seek refuge in the name of the LORD. ¹³ The few remaining from Israel won’t commit injustice; they won’t tell lies; a deceitful tongue won’t be found on their lips. They will graze and lie down; no one will make them afraid. ¹⁴ Rejoice, Daughter Zion! Shout, Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem. ¹⁵ The LORD has removed your judgment; he has turned away your enemy. The LORD, the king of Israel, is in your midst; you will no longer fear evil. ¹⁶ On that day, it will be said to Jerusalem: Don’t fear, Zion. Don’t let your hands fall. ¹⁷ The LORD your God is in your midst—a warrior bringing victory. He will create calm with his love; he will rejoice over you with singing.