Read: Nahum 1-3
Nahum means “comforter” so he is a type of the Holy Spirit. He prophesies the fate of Nineveh which is Assyria’s capital. It was known for its years of conquests of other nations and for its cruel torture of its captors. It had conquered Israel and would have conquered Judah if God hadn’t miraculously saved them. The Assyrian Empire was falling and the climax would be Nineveh. Though Nahum speaks of judgement to Assyria, it is great comfort for Judah. He proclaims that God is good and a strong hold in times of trouble. He knows whose are his and he will destroy their enemies. God hates sin but because of his mercy and patience he withholds is judgment for a season but when he decides it is time to act, nothing can stand against him.
Nineveh means “offspring of ease” which could identify so many in America. If we don’t let our children experience pain, suffering, loss, discipline, sadness, and self-control, then they will end up like the Ninevites who did whatever it took to get what they wanted. We don’t have to be poor and desolate to practice self-control. If we fall in love with Jesus, the things of the world seem less important.
Lord, thank you for trials and tribulation that makes us prioritize what is really important. You are the prize we are living for.
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