Finished the little book of Nahum with the big realization that when God says He is protecting Jacob’s descendants, He really is… Then and now and in the future. God’s got this handled. God’s Promise sticks.

The overtaking of Nineveh and Assyria is spelled out in a poem, decreed that Nineveh be exiled and carried away. And “good stuff” will be dashed away by invaders.

“Nineveh is like a pool whose water is draining away. “

“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!

“Hearts melt, knees give way, bodies tremble, every face grows pale.”

God means business!

And God will protect His people, Isaiah 41 wrote: “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Yes

We need also to return to paying attention further into the future, not just our own lot. Also not get lost in the blur of bad in front of us, not get downtrodden in despair, but look to the Lord for His repair. There is nothing unrepairable with the Lord, but He does toss away unproductive times, burns branches that don’t bear fruit. 

His days will find us a step closer to the time Jesus will return.

Amen 

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Read all of Nahum 2-3 here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nahum%202-3&version=NIV