The Whole Earth Bows Down

God knows what we think and do in secret. He also knows the actions of governments and kings…armies and businesses…atheists and terrorists.

Nothing escapes His attention. And He promises to respond appropriately, in His time, and in His way.

Those who know the Lord become sensitive to His Spirit and His Word, and they seek to conform to His will. But non-Believers don’t have this sensitivity. They tend to be governed by their personal interests and standards, seldom conscious of the eternal consequences of their actions.

In his time, Zephaniah prophesied about the actions of many nations that surrounded Judah. God assured them that He knew those who had taunted His people. He promised action “in return for their pride.” In fact, “the gods of the earth; and all the coastlands of the nations will bow down to Him, everyone from his own place.”

Zephaniah prophesied about “the earth” and “all the coastlands of the nations.” He cast a net over not only the world that he knew, but the world that was yet to be discovered. Wherever there were people, they eventually would bow down to Him. Wherever they were—“everyone from his own place”—they would know that He alone is God.

Today, we are witnesses of the continuing fulfillment of this prophesy. Our perspective has expanded, and we see a world of many languages and cultures, many beliefs and traditions.

Yet the Bible assures us that the day is coming when “the gods of the earth; and all the coastlands of the nations will bow down to Him, everyone from his own place.” We are called to serve Him so “all the coastlands of the nations” will know Him.

In your life, seek to do your part in bringing the Gospel to the whole world.