Rest In His Love
Wednesday, February 11
Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Devotion
Today’s Scripture is a reminder that God is gracious and loving toward His children. In spite of our failures and the storms and valleys we may face, we can know that God looks upon us with love, and He pours out His grace upon us and our children.
His love for us was displayed on the cross, and it is displayed every time we wake up in the morning. When we go through trials, we can be at ease knowing that our loving God sees us. He knows what we are facing and what we are walking through, and He will never leave us where we are. He is our present-day help.
He loves us more than we can imagine. We are not forgotten. We are loved. We are not alone because He is with us. We are His, and He is our God. We are favored by God’s graciousness.
Let the peace of God’s presence rest upon you today and throughout the week ahead.
This same truth is echoed in the priestly blessing found in Numbers 6:24–26, where God promises to bless and keep His people, to shine His face upon them, to be gracious to them, and to give them peace.
Though at times it may seem as though God is not in our situation or we do not see Him at work, we know by His Word that He is near to the brokenhearted. He cares about our every need and will never leave us to fend for ourselves. We can rely on God because He is faithful, just, and kind.
In Zephaniah chapter 3, we are told that God rejoices over us. Another way to put it is this: God delights in us, even when we feel we have failed or are too far gone. We are not desolate but sheltered under the hand of Almighty God.
He is at peace in His love for you, and with that, He joys—persistently and compassionately—over you. That truth alone is enough to keep trusting and believing that you are seen, heard, and unconditionally loved.
Do not let your trials cause you to forget how deeply God rejoices over you and rests in His love for you. You are precious. Things may feel unbearable right now, but you are not alone. God will be with you. His blessing is upon you.
His Word is true. God will watch over you and keep you—protecting both you and your family. He will never stop blessing His children. His full attention is on you. You are precious and loved. He hears you, He sees you.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for delighting in me and holding me securely in Your love. When life feels heavy or uncertain, help me remember that You are close and caring for every detail. Fill my heart with Your peace and strengthen my trust in You. Thank You for Your constant grace and unfailing love. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
Spend 5–10 quiet minutes reading Zephaniah 3:17 and praying it back to God. Reflect on one phrase that stands out, and carry it with you throughout the day as a reminder that you are deeply loved.
Resources
- If your heart feels tired or overwhelmed, this short clip is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and rest in Him. “Choose To Rest In God”.
- Join us this February for a season of meaningful events and activities designed to draw us closer to God and deepen our connections with the people we love. Check out our February events calendar.