Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March 2015

January 1, 2015 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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Justice And Mercy Combined

March 21, 2015

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble. —Nahum 1:7

When a defendant stands before a judge, he or she is at the mercy of the court. If the defendant is innocent, the court should be a refuge. But if the defendant is guilty, we expect the court to exact punishment.

In Nahum, we see God as both a refuge and a judge. It says, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble” (1:7 niv). But it also says, “He will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness” (v.8 niv). Over 100 years earlier, Nineveh had repented after Jonah preached God’s forgiveness, and the land was safe (Jonah 3:10). But during Nahum’s day, Nineveh was plotting “evil against the Lord” (Nah. 1:11). In chapter 3, Nahum details Nineveh’s destruction.

Many people know only one side of God’s dealings with the human race but not the other. They think that He is holy and wants only to punish us, or that He is merciful and wants only to show kindness. In truth, He is judge and refuge. Peter writes that Jesus “committed Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Peter 2:23). As a result, He “bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness” (v.24).

The whole truth about God is good news! He is judge, but because of Jesus, we can go to Him as our refuge.

Lord, never let us underestimate You by seeing only one side of Your role in our lives. Help us to enjoy Your love and kindness while recognizing how much You hate sin.

God’s justice and mercy intersect at the cross.

INSIGHT: Nahum’s prophecy in many ways is a reflection of his name, which means “consolation.” Some believe that the prophet Nahum may have been from Galilee because the fishing village of Capernaum was on the shores of Galilee and Capernaum means “the village or town of Nahum.”

[trisham]

A Hunger Caress
Wanting salmon now
Soft paw pads caress my face
Melting I spoil her.

M. L. Kiser


Happy Caterday!

[trisham]

A Hunger Caress
Wanting salmon now
Soft paw pads caress my face
Melting I spoil her.

M. L. Kiser


Happy Caturday!

[trisham]

Oops! Sorry about the double post, everyone!

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, Friends.
Trish, Your kitty and poem are cute enough for twice. :)

[JustAmy]

Trish, Thank you for Opening and Hostessing today's thread.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you again.

[trisham]

Adorable!

[trisham]

Thank you, Amy! (((Hugs)))

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Happy Caturday!

Give your favorite Furry FRiend a Hug!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[trisham]

Awwwww, that’s so cute!

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We all need a little cute in our day! :-)

[trisham]

We certainly do! :)

[MEG33]

*Happy Spring Caturday To Amy's Place*
It's a rainy day here.
Thank you for your wonderful posts.
Have a Great Weekend Everyone

[MEG33]

Love your opening, (((trish)))

[trisham]

Thank you, MEG! (((Hugs)))

[luvie]

Soooo sweet Trish!

[trisham]

Thank you, LUV W!

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Awwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

[trisham]

:)