Adonai is GOOD...
The book of Nahum is short, and most people would probably consider it violent and judgmental. It is only a three chapter book, but lots of prophecies to be considered. Let’s look at the first two verses of this book first. Nahum 1:1-2 Adonai is a jealous and vengeful God. Adonai avenges; he knows how to be angry. Adonai takes vengeance on his foes and stores up wrath for his enemies. (CJB) If this was all I read, I would be discouraged. I would wonder what kind of God I was
HE KNOWS those who take refuge in Him...
Today’s verse is from the book of Nahum! I am sure many of us do not realize that this book would have a verse like this in it since it is not a book we read very often. However, many of the prophets have encouraging words that can bring HOPE to our day. Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. (RSV) Adonai is good, a stronghold in time of trouble; he takes care of those who take refuge in him. (CJB) What a comfort
