The LORD is good, a refuge n times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7
There were two prophets who dealt with Nineveh, Jonah who spoke Mercy and Nahum with a message of doom. Nineveh, founded by Nimrod shorty after the flood, was the capitol of the Assyrian Empire, the mega power on earth at this time. They brought an end to Israel and grew more powerful and arrogant. Their hallmark was ruthless cruelty and the maiming of their enemies/captives.
As an historical note, Manasseh, Judah’s corrupt king, was taken into bondage, but in repentance, God allowed him to return to his throne and bring reforms. During this time, Nahum spelled out in graphic detail, the complete termination of Judah’s archenemy. Assyria’s days were numbered.
God’s all sovereign power is on full display in Nahum’s words and the events that followed. Those who had once been the recipient of God’s amazing grace became the agents of some of humanity’s most brutal acts. God does not allow these horrible offenses to go unanswered. His wrath toward evil, wicked sin is the saving, protecting refuge for the faithful.
There is total security is in God’s goodness. He’s got it!
Love,
Gretchen