Contemplative Bible Reading

Zephaniah 3:13 (New Living Translation)

The remnant of Israel will do no wrong;
they will never tell lies or deceive one another.
They will eat and sleep in safety,
and no one will make them afraid.

The prophet is speaking to the people from God. There is a day coming. That day will be safe, as opposed to their current suffering. The characteristic of that day?

The people will neither lie nor deceive one another.

Funny how one thing or another can change everything. Let’s stop lying. Let’s stop trying to trick one another. How about that? Would that turn around the economy or political polarity? Would that make my bills easier to pay?

Perhaps that would allow me to sleep better and not worry about other people doing me harm. Hmmm. That would be pretty good. I would feel better with the extra rest and have the energy and time to treat other persons better than I do today.

Yes, that would sure be a good thing. Let’s try it.