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A Call to Repentance 1 Gather together—yes, gather together, you shameless nation. 2 Gather before judgment begins, before your time to repent is blown away like chaff. Act now, before the fierce fury of the Lord falls and the terrible day of the Lord’s anger begins. 3 Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you— protect you from his anger on that day of destruction. --- Zephaniah 2:1-3 NLT There was still time for the people to avert God’s judgment. They simply had to turn from their sins, humble themselves. And obey God. The Old Testament prophets announced news of destruction. But they also offered the only means of escape and protection---turning from sin and walking with God (see also Micah 6:8) --- Life Application Study Bible notes