From Zephaniah 3:17

“17 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.”

I really like any scriptural references where God is called a Mighty Warrior. The thought of the most powerful person in the universe acting on my behalf, or your behalf, is so awesome. He is a mighty and powerful warrior that has our best interests at the front of his heart, but also takes great delight in you! What?!? This is, and should be the best thing that you hear today and every day. The most powerful force in the universe defends you and protects you, AND also takes delight in our activities!

So in the face of this knowledge from the word of God, how can we not feel empowered? We have the most powerful thing of all working for us, taking delight in us; let’s be motivated to do good!

Lord, you are awesome. Your power knows no boundaries, and your plan for us always has our best interests in mind. As our thanks for all of this, please put us in position to do your work. Deploy us in such a manner that we show your face of love here in the Earthly realm. Let our desire to do good burn like a mighty fire! In Jesus name we pray all these things. Amen.