Reasons for Fruitlessness

Meditation from Zephaniah Chapter 1

The name Zephaniah means 'hidden by Yahweh'. The prophet enjoyed God's protection amidst captivity because of heeding to the LORD. This is the last warning from God before the captivity.

The prophet shows the prepared sacrifice of the LORD hoping that people will turn back to the LORD. (1:7).

When we look at the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross how can we not come back to God!

He also states the consequence of not turning back to the LORD - unfruitful life. (1:13)

1. Inconsistency : Our spiritual life and walk with God should not be seasonal; being spiritual one day and becoming worldly the other day. We should not be irregular in our Devotion life. Consistency helps build character. (1:6)

2. Complacency : This is a very dangerous trait. To think that nothing will happen, even if I don't repent.
We need to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and immediately repent when He sensitizes our conscience. (1:12)

3. Untruthful : When we don't speak the truth; when we deceive someone who has no clue of our intentions, we are untruthful. (1:9)

Jesus exhorts us that our yes should be yes and no should be no. Paul writes that we should speak the truth to one another.

May the LORD help you to come out of this I.C.U at the earliest so that you may be fruitful.

Have a blessed day!