Word for the Day May 9
By: Evang. Cascille Hammack
"I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the people of Ammon, with which they have reproached
My people, and made arrogant threats against their borders. Therefore, as I live, says the Lord of hosts, the God of
Isreal, 'Surely Moab shall be like Sodom, and the people of Gomorrah- overrun with weeds and saltpits, and a perpetual
desolation; the residue of My people will plunder them, and the remnant of My people will possess them." Zeph.
2:8,9
God addresses the people who had attacked His people through Zephaniah's warning. Because
of the pride and arrogance of those who had attacked God's people, He would arise and bring harsh judgement to them to
show them there is a God who reigns on the earth and protects His people. He is the same God today. He will arise
and protect those who belong to Him against those who malign them. He hears every Word spoken against God's elect.
He is a righteous judge and will raise up a standard against all who oppose His chosen vessels.
It is a
terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God. He will not be mocked. He guards the lives of those who
belong to Him. Many show by their deeds in the world we live in today that they do not fear Him. But this does
not change His Word or His promises to protect those who are His. He is a strong defender and will guard the lives of
those who are His.
Take heart if you have been attacked by the ungodly. He will defend you in power
and He will do it quickly. Sometimes it takes a terrible threat for God's people to endure in order for the enemies
of God to learn the fear of the Lord. Touching His anointed ones activates His power to defend them. The battle
is not yours, but the Lord's. He is faithful. He is Jehovah-Nissi, our Banner and Jehovah-Rohi, our Shepherd and
Jehovah-Shammah, our God who is there!
