Nahum

October 3

Nahum

Nineveh was the capital of Assyria a powerful nation in the time of Nahum. Jonah had gone to Nineveh to warn of God’s wrath that was going to destroy the city, but the people repented and turned to God and God extended grace to them and spared the city. But in the time of Nahum, Nineveh is reminded that God extends grace, but He also brings judgment on those who rebel against Him.

"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into darkness." (Nahum 1:7-8, NIV)

 

Assyria may have been the most power nation at the time, but they were only powerful because God allowed them to gain power. As they became arrogant and abused their power, God showed that no matter how great the nation, God’s people should trust Him instead of nations and governments. Nations rise and nations fall, but God is the Rock that stands firm through the ages.

 

People in our day depend on the government, nationalities, armies, wealth, power, and numerous other entities, but all these things will crumble. If we do not lean on God our leaning post is not stable. "The Lord is slow to anger and great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet." (Nahum 1:3, NIV) We cannot fool God. His desire is for our sincere worship. If we trust in Him we can know that He will care for and protect us. If we turn from Him we will face His wrath.