Excellent Billie and John. Thank you.
September 21, 2006
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The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble. Nahum 1:7
Nineveh was in trouble with God. Big trouble! Despite the good work of the reluctant prophet Jonah, Nineveh had returned to its evil ways. The Ninevites had oppressed other countries, worshiped idols, and performed acts of cruelty.
God saw this evil, and through the words of Nahum He spoke of Ninevehs coming destruction, using words such as wrath and vengeance. Nineveh was about to face judgment.
Why would Gods prophet tell the people of Judah about this? How could Nahums frightening words help those who lived in the Promised Land?
There is help for answering those questions in Nahum 1:7-8. His prophecy of the destruction of those who reject God stands in sharp contrast to Gods promise to those who trust in Him. The godly, rather than facing judgment, would be cared for. They would have a refuge in Him.
God is not one-sided. He provides refuge, help, and comfort for those who trust Him, and He also sends judgment against those who disobey His standards.
The message for us is the same as it was for Judah. Through trust and obedience, we can enjoy the comfort of Gods refugeeven in times of trouble.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year; Ecclesiastes 7-9; 2 Corinthians 13