God does indeed permit (and sometimes encourages) the chastisement of errant nations.
It is very interesting that the daily lectionary of the Lutheran and Anglican church for this week has had readings from Micah, chapters 4 - 6, Revelation chapters 7 - 9, and Luke 10.
“I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightening” was the Gospel appointed for Wednesday.
As in heaven, so upon the earth.