Zephaniah 3:17
New International Version
“The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
New Living Translation
“For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
English Standard Version
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
New Revised Standard Version
“The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
The website I referenced for all of the above interpretations is called BibleHub and there were over 40 translations to share regarding this verse. My take away ideas are these:
–God is always present.
–God delights being connected to us.
–As God pours out love on whatever we go through, we are elevated.
–God’s goodness and graces are readily available and constant.
I selected this verse because it was on my daily calendar and because it’s one that suggests hope even when life brings challenges. No matter how hard life seems, God is ever near.
Thank you, God, for your immeasurable love. I rely on your love, Lord, and count it all good in this world I navigate day to day.
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As always, thanks, Sue for your support!
Loved your take on the Bible passage and the Chandler statement. Thanking God every day for all of His goodness to us does make tough times easier. I read this to Jerry and he liked it too!