Morning — December 12 — Zephaniah 3:15

The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. — Zephaniah 3:15The presence of God among His people is the ultimate source of courage and security. Because He has removed our punishment and defeated our enemy, fear loses its grip. His joy over us is not a distant concept but a powerful, personal reality that anchors our souls. This divine nearness redefines every anxious moment as an opportunity to rest in His steadfast love.