How terrible to walk into God’s judgment without an advocate. If God did not spare the city where his name dwelt from utter destruction is there any reason to consider that he might space any place or people? Nahum was the second prophet of God to speak to the people of Nineveh. Jonah’s mission trip produced in the hearts of the people the repentance and faith that God treasures so highly. But the children and grandchildren of those who had heard the first prophet did not hold on to the words of judgment spoken to their forefathers. In 1:3 Nahum pointed out not only God’s slowness to anger but also his great power. And the only thing that restrains his judgment in its full power is his patience. When that is gone so is all hope.
It took me about 10 minutes to read the words God spoke to Nahum.
Stuart
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