Nahum: God cares for those who trust him.

December 18th, Nahum

       In the Old Testament a great question was raised... Why does God use an evil nation to bring judgement on His people. Well the easy answer is simply this...Israel was worse than they gave themselves credit for(not a new problem in the years of humanity). But Nahum is a demonstration that as much as God used them to prove a point to his people...there  is still a price to pay for wickedness.
       Many prophets are speaking words of judgement over the nation of Israel. Nahum happens to pbe speaking words of judgement over Ninevah. A glimpse into the heart of God in these matters of mankind comes from Nahum 1:7 "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Ninevah."
       It's a great reminder that God is watching. That when God invites us to not retaliate, that he will bring His vengence to the issues of injustice that surround us, we can trust that He will take care of His people one way or another. What that doesn't mean is that it will always work out for us here on earth. Martyrs die, and leaders are tortured before things change sometimes. But his world is not our home, to die is gain. If God steps into fix and injustice today, next year, next decade, next century, know that He cares for those who trust Him.