This chapter begins with Nahum announcing God's judgment upon Nineveh, as God had instructed. More than a century before, God had called Jonah to bring to repentance the city of Nineveh. Though they did, they failed to leave a legacy of repentance to the following generations. By the time that Nahum comes on the scene, the nation had fallen into pitiful shape, both morally, and spiritually.
Nahum clearly tells them of God's anger against the city of Nineveh and declares judgment upon the wicked government and public immorality. Even as Nahum speaks of the wrath of God, he also speaks of His goodness to those who trust Him. God tells us that He is slow to anger, and great in power. In verse 7, God is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who trust Him. What a refuge we have in God.
In verse 13 God speaks of breaking off the yoke from us and tearing off our shackles. How well this speaks of how we are set free the day we are filled with His wondrous Spirit. I am so glad that He is slow to anger, for there are times that I would be in trouble. I am glad for that refuge, and stronghold. What liberty we have in Him who has set us free, yes free indeed. Be REAL Men in the liberty that God has afforded us!
Joe Crosson
