No more division, no more separation, no more shame, no more haughtiness, no more injustice, no more lies or deceit, no more fear, no more condemnation, no more enemies, no more weakness, no more reproach, no more oppression, no more disabilities, no more ostracism, no more poverty...
Instead unity, gathering, humility and lowliness, refuge, rest, joy and exultation, salvation, quietness, love and loud singing, a festival, praise and renown, restored fortunes...
(Zephaniah 3:9-20)
A simple summary of Zephaniah's promises of the future of the humble children of God. Of course God's people should rejoice, sing aloud, shout and exult at what God has promised! That's not triumphalism, it's hope: we are trusting ourselves to the only One who could make this happen. We do not expect to do this our own selves. Humble waiting for joyful shouting.
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