Wed.’s Devo - Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment


Read: Nahum 1:1-3:19; Rev. 8:1-13; Ps. 136:1-26; Pr. 30:7-9 
The Assyrian nation had been a thriving leader of nations for centuries before Nahum prophesied against it. The capital of Assyria was Nineveh and they were known for their cruelty and savagery. The Assyrians had conquered Israel and was threatening Judah. God had used Assyria as an instrument of judgment but it was now their turn to be judged. It fell when Nineveh was destroyed just as Nahum prophesied. 
Nahum’s name means “Comforter” because his words were a comfort to Judah. They would experience God’s favor once again.
In Revelations we have the sounding of the first four angels. They walk us through the succession God uses to judge a nation. First he touches the earth and we see destruction on the land: wildfires, blight, floods, etc. Second He touches the sea and we see death in the seas and those who are on it. Third, He touches the rivers and they bring forth death and the water supply is tainted. Then he does things in the heavens. Right now God is speaking through this forth trumpet as we see blood moons and unusual storms and weather. If we were to look at our history we would find evidence of all four of these judgments on America. 
The thing about God is his mercy triumphs over his judgment. We who know Him and are His are safe in His mercy. We don’t have to worry about judgment because He is our shelter and strong tower.