"In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain. (12) I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD. (13) The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid."
Had we any doubt concerning the period to which Zephaniah's prophecy referred, the opening of this paragraph would tend to explain. In that day, is the general phrase of all the Prophets, when meaning gospel day. And the character given of the gracious impressions wrought upon the minds of true believers, wholly corresponds to the general feature of the gospel. The awakened, convinced, and truly converted sinner, takes shame to himself while giving glory to the Lord. The Church of such is made up of afflicted, and the poor in spirit; and the remnant of grace adorns the doctrine of God their Savior in all things. And then they are spiritually fed, and sustained, and nourished with the body and blood of Christ. Jesus himself is both their food and shepherd. They lie down in safety under the assured blessing of pardon, mercy, and peace in Him and his righteousness See Ezekiel 16:63; Matthew 5:3; Ephesians 4:22, etc. John 6:51-58.