III. He has saved. In this sense God rested from His work of creation. Twice over in this paragraph we are told that the Lord, the King of Israel, is in the midst of His people. Well would it be if each Christian were to devote some portion, however brief, in each day, to meditation upon this marvellous fact. )The unchangeable nature of God's love to manRobert Muter.God is not only lovely and loving, He is pure unmixed love itself. IT IS THE JOY OF A HELPFUL PRESENCE. He does not destroy our free agency; but He overcomes our reluctance, and draws us to Himself by an operation no less powerful than that which He exerted in raising His Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead.III. (2)His purpose to save. Zephaniah 3:17 - The Saviour Resting in His Love. Here is nearness and power. "He will save." Yet is He ever at rest. To all human seeming things are left to take their course. In our gladdest hours we can but dimly guess what is the bliss of an infinite Being. The sweetest words that can climb to heaven are, "God be merciful to me a sinner." HE WILL REST IN THE DEGREE OF HIS WILL. GOD'S DELIGHT IN HIS PEOPLE. Zephaniah 3:17. The danger of dying in an unconverted state. Well would it be if each Christian were to devote some portion, however brief, in each day, to meditation upon this marvellous fact. Under whatever circumstances it may be committed, sin is directly levelled against Him.2. 3:5, 15; Zephaniah 3:17: Deut. All the deepest emotion is silent. Little natures are capable of little happiness. A number taken from two classes of His own rational creatures are distinguished as the objects of His love, — elect angels and elect men. Now illustrate the grounds of confidence which all Christians may have in the unchanging love of their Almighty Redeemer.I. We should have thought that our sin would alienate Him from us for ever. "He will save." held that love is the attraction to each other of twin souls, made each for the other, and moving towards each other; until each finds in the other the complement and supply of the needs of its own nature. B. Omond.It is obvious, He can save — for He is in the midst of them, and mighty. There is a close relationship between God and His people. "With singing.". "He will save." In our gladdest hours we can but dimly guess what is the bliss of an infinite Being. ONE of our sweetest hymns commences with this verse, — “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! )God's people comfortedJames Begg, D. D.No sooner had Zephaniah laid open the abounding wickedness of Judah than he pointed forward to brighter scenes — to the returning suppliants, under the power of the Spirit, ashamed of their doings, to the remnant of Israel, which shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies. If this is not an amplification of the preceding promises, rather than a new promise, it speaks of a time when the watchful care of the Saviour will be followed by a feeling of ecstatic joy — of a time when the silence of unutterable emotion will be broken in upon by the triumphant voice of Him whose voice is as the sound of many waters. They were to be up and doing.II. IT IS DESCRIPTIVE OF THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST RESTING IN HIS LOVE AS THE GREAT MEANS FOR THE SALVATION OF MANKIND. The obligation that lies upon believers to serve the Lord. The margin suggests an exquisite alternative, "He will be silent in His love." According to a survey of British people at the end of 2014 only 34% of us thought 2015 would be better than 2014 with 42% expecting it to be the same and 18% expecting it to be worse. What are some of the notes of God's song? It is much to hear a lark sing, as if its throat must be torn by the torrent of melody; more to hear a child sing as it comes down a woodland path in spring, chequered with sunlight falling on blue hyacinths and yellow primroses; more still to hear an angel sing, as the lone messenger of God breaks into melody to cheer himself on some distant journey from the Home of Song; more still to have heard our Saviour sing in the days of His earthly ministry, when He joined His disciples in the Jewish Hallel: but what will it not be when the great God Himself breaks into song, to celebrate an accomplished work, an emancipated world, a redeemed race, a Bride won for His Son!(F. What are some of the notes of God's song? "He will rest in His love." He is in the midst of His Church, so that it shall not be moved. By the prominence given to the object beloved.II. IN THE FRUITS OF HIS LOVE. When we are told, then, that God's love will be a silent one, we know that it is too intense, too deep, too infinite to find expression. By the prominence given to the object beloved.II. GOD'S POWER TO SAVE. iii. 1. Sometimes joy is too deep for speech. WHAT ARE THE MARKS OF LOVE?1. In our gladdest hours we can but dimly guess what is the bliss of an infinite Being. He will save.III. The consolations they were to realise.3. IT IS AN EXCELLENT JOY. By the prominence given to the object beloved.II. The Almighty has delight in the provisions made for the spiritual recovery of our race. He will save.III. This is a theme so sublime that we are scarcely able to form any conception of it. We are not to look for miracles, but we may look for Him who performed them. Man is often alienated from the object of his affections, either by means of some unexpected evil He has discovered, or through his own fickleness and inconstancy. This is an indisputable fact. He will stop the music of glory, and hush the converse of the angels, to hear it stealing up to His throne. The obligation that lies upon believers to serve the Lord. Mothering Sunday. HIS DELIGHT TO SAVE. Zephaniah prophesied during Josiah's reign - years leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 586BC. III. (James Begg, D. D.)A duster of grapesF. Alas, the answer is not far to seek — we have limited the Holy One of Israel. )Christ's joy in His people: — In the time of Zephaniah the iniquity of the Jews was very great, and as a nation they were fast ripening for punishment. He does not destroy our free agency; but He overcomes our reluctance, and draws us to Himself by an operation no less powerful than that which He exerted in raising His Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead.III. IV. And it is argued that to ascribe human attributes to God is to limit Him. THE EXHORTATION WHICH GOD HERE ADDRESSES TO HIS PEOPLE. It is as impossible that this love in itself, or in the essence of it, can ever be anything different from what it is, or hath been, as it is that God Himself can ever be anything different from what He is now, or hath been from eternity. THE NATURE OF THIS REST.1. There is delight in being with and doing for those we love. Zephaniah 3:14-20, Denomination: (James Begg, D. D.)A duster of grapesF. There is nought in the contemplation of the natural man to call forth the joy of the Saviour.IV. No encouragement is therefore given here to open transgressors, or to persistent backsliders. They are called upon —1. As God's love always has been, so it will always continue to be, of the same extent and dimensions. Behold, then, the great Father of spirits reposing with delighted tranquillity on the appointments and provisions of Messiah's kingdom.2. Under the former dispensations of mercy. THE LORD GOD IN THE MIDST OF THEE IS MIGHTY. This love has numerous objects. But we may fearlessly rejoice in the inspiring revelation of the text, that society is necessary to the fulness of the Divine nature. Difficulties are nought to Him; the darkness shineth as the day.II. The greatest feel His power, and the least are not exempt from His care.II. CONSIDER WHAT CHRIST HAS ALREADY DONE FOR HIS PEOPLE. This joy God found in creation, in which His might was revealed.II. )LinksZephaniah 3:17 NIVZephaniah 3:17 NLTZephaniah 3:17 ESVZephaniah 3:17 NASBZephaniah 3:17 KJVZephaniah 3:17 Bible AppsZephaniah 3:17 ParallelZephaniah 3:17 Biblia ParalelaZephaniah 3:17 Chinese BibleZephaniah 3:17 French BibleZephaniah 3:17 German BibleZephaniah 3:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)His purpose to save. They embrace a mighty compass. And it is argued that to ascribe human attributes to God is to limit Him. "He will rest in His love"; literally, "He will be silent in His love." The consolations they were to realise.3. GOD IS IN THE MIDST OF THE CHURCH. The High and Holy One who inhabiteth eternity has taken up His abode in my heart." Man and Woman in the Image of God But this contentment of God with the results of His own doings was to receive a yet higher illustration. The Almighty has delight in the provisions made for the spiritual recovery of our race. Your circumstances and companions may be most unfavourable to a life of victory; but He will save. HE WILL REJOICE OVER THEE WITH JOY. IN THE OBJECTS OF HIS LOVE. It is the rest of a moral satisfaction with all the arrangements He had made for man's spiritual and everlasting happiness. Not silent all the time. It does not exclude temporal preservation and deliverance. HE WILL REJOICE OVER THEE WITH JOY. Sometimes He sings. What are some of the notes of God's song? The logs of which the hut was built, its floors, its doors, its roof, its furniture — all were changed to sider by this magic lamp. By the extent of suffering which we are willing to undergo for the person beloved.4. They are called upon —. (George Elliott. In this sense God rested from His work of creation. (William Jay. What if you knew just how much God loves you? HE WILL REST IN THE DEGREE OF HIS WILL. ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. When we are told, then, that God's love will be a silent one, we know that it is too intense, too deep, too infinite to find expression. The text is spoken on the supposition that the people of God will often be overwhelmed with anxiety — that they shall "fear," and their "hands shall be slack." HIS DETERMINATION TO SAVE. Little natures are capable of little happiness. What now shall hinder us ridding ourselves of all which has hindered Him from doing His mighty works, so that He may do that which He so much loves, and which we so much need? What should you render unto the Lord for all His benefits? Christ will show Himself as Saviour in the days to come, as truly as in days past. They are His by choice, by purchase, by a new creation, by covenant. Well would it be if each Christian were to devote some portion, however brief, in each day, to meditation upon this marvellous fact. Of old the Psalmist said that his soul was silent in its calm expectancy for God's salvation. CONSIDER WHAT CHRIST HAS ALREADY DONE FOR HIS PEOPLE. Under whatever circumstances it may be committed, sin is directly levelled against Him.2. The great evangelic prophet gives the key to understand this promise when he says, "As the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee." There is a close relationship between God and His people. And it is argued that to ascribe human attributes to God is to limit Him. Consider by what names He is called. God finds this blessedness in the work of redemption. This salvation is ensured. (William Jay. That believers ought to love their God with the greatest ardour and constancy of which they are capable.2. There is nought in the contemplation of the natural man to call forth the joy of the Saviour. )God's people comfortedJames Begg, D. D.No sooner had Zephaniah laid open the abounding wickedness of Judah than he pointed forward to brighter scenes — to the returning suppliants, under the power of the Spirit, ashamed of their doings, to the remnant of Israel, which shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies. In what of His love does God rest?I. (Robert Muter. IT IS A SILENT JOY. HE "WILL REJOICE OVER THEE WITH JOY." In this sense God rested from His work of creation. Battle and defeat, exile and slavery, were in store for them, but these would pass away, and days of rejoicing would come again. Power In Christ Ministries is a body of believers committed to worshiping and serving Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "He will save." "The mighty God, the King, is in the midst of me. By our anxiety in regard to its welfare.3. All the deepest emotion is silent. IT IS AN EXCELLENT JOY. How about O Despicable People, Meet Your Divine Power. THIS LOVE, AND THE RELATIONSHIPS IMPLIED IN IT. From the danger of ignorance and error. THIS LOVE, AND THE RELATIONSHIPS IMPLIED IN IT. B. Omond.It is obvious, He can save — for He is in the midst of them, and mighty. The quietness of an Omniscient mind which, seeing the end from the beginning, will not allow itself to be moved from the fixed order of its determinations. The consolation is addressed only to true Christians. He takes the matter into His own hands, and determines to save those whom He has given to His Son. HE WILL JOY OVER THEE WITH SINGING. Zephaniah 3:14-20. The text forbids the Church —, 3. IT IS AN EXCELLENT JOY. Here we are told that God is silent in His brooding tenderness. As we need God, so does God need us. In whatever manner God may act by them, His love is neither changed nor diminished. The honour they were to receive. And we have the whole past experience of the Christian Church to prove the truth of the text. In whatever manner God may act by them, His love is neither changed nor diminished.3. A. Omond. How assured and tranquil should we feel in this, God loves me. B. Meyer, B. A.These words were primarily addressed to the daughter of Zion, to Israel the chosen people; and they undoubtedly foreshadow blessings which are yet to be realised. In this sense God rested from His work of creation. (George Elliott. (3)The feelings with which He saves.2. cannot speak of the fruits of His love in detail. The sweetest words that can climb to heaven are, "God be merciful to me a sinner." )God's people comfortedJames Begg, D. D.No sooner had Zephaniah laid open the abounding wickedness of Judah than he pointed forward to brighter scenes — to the returning suppliants, under the power of the Spirit, ashamed of their doings, to the remnant of Israel, which shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies. Your foes may be numerous as the devils in hell, strong and wily; but He will save. He takes the matter into His own hands, and determines to save those whom He has given to His Son. And it is argued that to ascribe human attributes to God is to limit Him. 2. This abstaining from interference is observable in the general order of earthly affairs, and in the lot of individual believers. Transcript. Here is a love accompanied with three characters. By the extent of suffering which we are willing to undergo for the person beloved.4. Your past years, by repeated acts of indulgence, may have formed habits strong as iron bands; but He will save. Zephaniah 3:14-17, Denomination: The character is transformed, but not the character only; all life is made new when one becomes -a child of God. )The joy of God over His ownGeorge Elliott.This is one of those revelations of the character of God which are sometimes called anthropomorphic. IT IS THE JOY OF A STRONG BEING. He doeth what He will with His own, and all things are His. It does not exclude temporal preservation and deliverance. The presence of God in His Church is its glory.2. To all human seeming things are left to take their course. The evil of sin. GOD'S WORK FOR HIS PEOPLE. But He will save — He is inclined, He is engaged. IN THE OBJECTS OF HIS LOVE. GOD'S POWER TO SAVE. Wherever salvation is wrought by one individual in favour of another it implies weakness on the part of the one, and power on the part of the other. The margin suggests an exquisite alternative, "He will be silent in His love." He has saved us from the penalty of sin. It is the unheard running of the still waters.V. The presence of God in His Church is its glory.2. There is much to excite their anxiety. As God's love always has been, so it will always continue to be, of the same extent and dimensions. What is His attitude in it, His personal interest in it? (Robert Muter. Sometimes He sings. (5)To make, His people peaceful, joyful, and happy. In what of His love does God rest?I. THE GROUNDS ON WHICH THE ABOVE EXHORTATION RESTS.1. The Structure of Zephaniah. He will stop the music of glory, and hush the converse of the angels, to hear it stealing up to His throne. This is an indisputable fact. It is the rest of a Divine foreknowledge and purpose. Then we may expect Him to accomplish the four blessed "I wills" of this precious verse.I. It is as impossible that this love in itself, or in the essence of it, can ever be anything different from what it is, or hath been, as it is that God Himself can ever be anything different from what He is now, or hath been from eternity. But God changeth not. cannot speak of the fruits of His love in detail. There will be no voluntary transference of Divine love from one object, or one class of objects, to another.III. And it is argued that to ascribe human attributes to God is to limit Him. (Skeletons of Sermons. (James Begg, D. D.)A duster of grapesF. To banish every alarming apprehension. 1. (James Begg, D. D.)A duster of grapesF. He is their God in a peculiar sense. What is this salvation? If this is not an amplification of the preceding promises, rather than a new promise, it speaks of a time when the watchful care of the Saviour will be followed by a feeling of ecstatic joy — of a time when the silence of unutterable emotion will be broken in upon by the triumphant voice of Him whose voice is as the sound of many waters. They include everything, from the first particle of imparted grace to a seat with God the Lamb on His throne. (George Elliott. WHAT ARE THE MARKS OF LOVE?1. Thoresby. Our reading from Zephaniah sets the tone: “Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! It is the rest of a moral satisfaction with all the arrangements He had made for man's spiritual and everlasting happiness. They include everything, from the first particle of imparted grace to a seat with God the Lamb on His throne. This suggests the idea of a love too great for utterance.V. He doeth what He will with His own, and all things are His. CONSIDER WHAT CHRIST HAS ALREADY DONE FOR HIS PEOPLE. But if the mighty God is indeed in us, why is there so much weakness and failure in our lives? This joy God found in creation, in which His might was revealed.II. IN THE PRINCIPLE OF HIS LOVE. HIS DELIGHT TO SAVE. But you may know more of this salvation, feel more of it, rejoice more in it, and communicate it more to others. IN THE PRINCIPLE OF HIS LOVE. All the deepest emotion is silent. It is the rest of a Divine foreknowledge and purpose. He will save. B. Meyer, B. There is something in us which satisfies Him, and without which His nature would not be perfectly content. Learn —1. Under the present administration of the kingdom of God, the dispensation of the fulness of times; the ministration of the Spirit. B. Omond.It is obvious, He can save — for He is in the midst of them, and mighty. In this sense God rested from His work of creation. It is much to hear a lark sing, as if its throat must be torn by the torrent of melody; more to hear a child sing as it comes down a woodland path in spring, chequered with sunlight falling on blue hyacinths and yellow primroses; more still to hear an angel sing, as the lone messenger of God breaks into melody to cheer himself on some distant journey from the Home of Song; more still to have heard our Saviour sing in the days of His earthly ministry, when He joined His disciples in the Jewish Hallel: but what will it not be when the great God Himself breaks into song, to celebrate an accomplished work, an emancipated world, a redeemed race, a Bride won for His Son! The sweetest words that can climb to heaven are, "God be merciful to me a sinner." "HE WILL SAVE." He takes the matter into His own hands, and determines to save those whom He has given to His Son. Mar 1, 1987. God is with us, so sing this Christmas, and don’t be afraid or ashamed anymore! He takes the matter into His own hands, and determines to save those whom He has given to His Son. "He will save." If this is not an amplification of the preceding promises, rather than a new promise, it speaks of a time when the watchful care of the Saviour will be followed by a feeling of ecstatic joy — of a time when the silence of unutterable emotion will be broken in upon by the triumphant voice of Him whose voice is as the sound of many waters.