"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 29 December 2013, from Cindi, a daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords."
Today's Blogs Title: "God's Wrath on His Enemies"
Today's Blogs Scripture Reading: Nahum 1:1-15
Today's Blogs Key Verse: Nahum 1:7 "The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows hose who trust in Him."
"God is jealous" in verse 2, is a positive emotion in God and is a deep, emotional concern for the well being of those whom He cares, It is this passion for His own people who have been injured by Assyria which has filled Him with the anger about to be expressed in the judgment of Nineveh.
"Slow to anger" in verse 3, indicates the patience of the Lord. However God's patience is not a reason to disbelieve His final judgment.
Nahum had made statements about God. Now he resorts to imagery to bring home the impact of what he has seen. The images in verses 4-6, is that of an armed soldier on the march, stirring up the dust as he treads across the ground. This soldier is so powerful that nature itself draws back in awe, and the earth "trembles at his presence."
In verses 5-8, the LORD is pictured pouring out Judgment "like fire." "The mountains quake" and "the earth is burned at his presence." Yet, He is a "stronghold in the day of trouble" to all those who "trust in Him." Like all the prophets, Nahum predicts both judgment and hope conditioned on man's response to God.
In plotting evil against the Lord, in verses 9 and11, two thoughts are expressed: evil, which is not simply wrong action but the intent to harm, and wickedness, which is a lawless disregard for what is right. Not only have Assyrians affirmed their independence from the moral constraints imposed by God on all mankind, but they have determined to harm God by harming His people. Wicked is one of the harshest terms in Biblical language, nearly a curse word. The term speaks of someone who is utterly worthless.
In verses 12-13, God again addresses His people. The domination of Assyria will end. God's vengeance not only punishes the guilty, it brings freedom to God's own.
In verse 14, the speaker shifts again and addresses Nineveh. the command for its destruction has been given. "I will prepare your grave" reminds us that what God says is certain and sure.
In verse 15, the thought that we have seen before is given clear expression here. Israel and Judah literally, joyfully, triumphantly, celebrate the destruction of Nineveh. Fear is gone, and the prospect of peace opens before God's people.
Click on this link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Various Scripture Writing from Part 2 of "SEVEN REASONS WHY YOUR PRAYERS MAY NOT BE ANSWERED."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember, that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T" Listen to the Sweet, Soft, and Tender Voice of God as He WHISPERS to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns, and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!! May God's Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blogs Title: "God's Wrath on His Enemies"
Today's Blogs Scripture Reading: Nahum 1:1-15
Today's Blogs Key Verse: Nahum 1:7 "The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows hose who trust in Him."
"God is jealous" in verse 2, is a positive emotion in God and is a deep, emotional concern for the well being of those whom He cares, It is this passion for His own people who have been injured by Assyria which has filled Him with the anger about to be expressed in the judgment of Nineveh.
"Slow to anger" in verse 3, indicates the patience of the Lord. However God's patience is not a reason to disbelieve His final judgment.
Nahum had made statements about God. Now he resorts to imagery to bring home the impact of what he has seen. The images in verses 4-6, is that of an armed soldier on the march, stirring up the dust as he treads across the ground. This soldier is so powerful that nature itself draws back in awe, and the earth "trembles at his presence."
In verses 5-8, the LORD is pictured pouring out Judgment "like fire." "The mountains quake" and "the earth is burned at his presence." Yet, He is a "stronghold in the day of trouble" to all those who "trust in Him." Like all the prophets, Nahum predicts both judgment and hope conditioned on man's response to God.
In plotting evil against the Lord, in verses 9 and11, two thoughts are expressed: evil, which is not simply wrong action but the intent to harm, and wickedness, which is a lawless disregard for what is right. Not only have Assyrians affirmed their independence from the moral constraints imposed by God on all mankind, but they have determined to harm God by harming His people. Wicked is one of the harshest terms in Biblical language, nearly a curse word. The term speaks of someone who is utterly worthless.
In verses 12-13, God again addresses His people. The domination of Assyria will end. God's vengeance not only punishes the guilty, it brings freedom to God's own.
In verse 14, the speaker shifts again and addresses Nineveh. the command for its destruction has been given. "I will prepare your grave" reminds us that what God says is certain and sure.
In verse 15, the thought that we have seen before is given clear expression here. Israel and Judah literally, joyfully, triumphantly, celebrate the destruction of Nineveh. Fear is gone, and the prospect of peace opens before God's people.
Click on this link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Various Scripture Writing from Part 2 of "SEVEN REASONS WHY YOUR PRAYERS MAY NOT BE ANSWERED."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember, that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T" Listen to the Sweet, Soft, and Tender Voice of God as He WHISPERS to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns, and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!! May God's Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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