What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?

The book of Nahum tells of the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, which had oppressed the people of Judah. Nahum describes God’s wrath against oppressors and the protection He offers the righteous.

In verse 2 of chapter 1, Nahum begins to describe the wrath of God: “The LORD is a jealous God, avenging; the LORD is an avenger and full of fury; the LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries, and keeps up his anger against his enemies. .” This shows that God is a just God and does not tolerate oppression and injustice.

Nahum also describes how powerful God is and how He is able to protect the righteous. In verse 7 he says, “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and knows those who trust in him.” This means that God is a safe haven for those who trust in Him and seek His protection.

This message from Naum is very relevant today, especially in a world filled with oppression and injustice. We often feel powerless in the face of powerful forces that oppress us, but the book of Naum reminds us that God is greater than any human force. He is a just God who will not allow oppressors to prevail forever.

We can learn from Naum that we should trust God and seek His protection in the midst of difficulties. We must remember that God is a jealous God and that He will not be silent in the face of oppression and injustice. As verse 3 says, “The Lord is slow to anger, but great in power, and the Lord does not hold the guilty clear.” This means that God is patient and waits for people to repent of their sins, but He is also a God of justice and will punish those who persist in their wickedness.

In short, the book of Nahum teaches us about God’s wrath against oppressors and God’s protection for the righteous. We must trust God in the midst of difficulties and remember that He is a just and caring God.

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