Blessing or Judgment?

The Book of Nahum was written to tell of God’s forthcoming judgment on Assyria. Of them it is said, “The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked” (Nahum 1: 3). God is patient, but His judgment is inevitable.

“Who can stand before His indignation? And who can endure the fierceness of His anger? His fury is poured out like fire, And the rocks are thrown down by Him…” (Nahum 1: 6).  God says to His faithful people, “I will be with you.” Throughout the book there are statements regarding God’s judgment.

There are indications that God is about to bless America or judge America.

We should faithfully serve Him and pray lest it be judgment for us. His judgment is never a pleasant thing, but always justifiable.

In any society there is a faithful remnant. In America that is a large population. It is inevitable that the good suffer with the evil. How about His people?

There in Nahum, like a placid pool in an oasis amidst a desert storm rests Nahum 1: 7, “The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” The righteous are not immuned, but they are enabled by God to cope.

There are numerous Bible examples of God disciplining nations. America should not expect to be exempted from God’s judgment as long as our response to His grace period is negative.

Again, consider our options: blessing or judgment. In either case God will be with His people. Living amid judgment is never easy, but even in the storm His grace is always sufficient.

A code of ethics can be designed using the following text. Don’t let your mind stumble over these ageless gems.

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous…” (Psalm 1: 1, 2).

There is a biblical process often seen: God warns – – – God waits – – – God exercises judgment. He still does in dealing with people, and nations.

Plug your brain into reason and logic. Awaken sanity, stir the embers of judgment, put common sense to work in your life.

“The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether…” Psalm 19: 9.