I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Nahum and Habakkuk.

Nahum wrote a prophecy similar to the one which the Book of Jonah suggests that Jonah preached in Nineveh.  Except that this time the people of Nineveh did not repent of their sins.  The rulers of Assyria thought they could do as they pleased and no one could hold them to account.  They were mistaken, when God decided to bring His judgement against them, Nineveh fell.  We see people who believe as the rulers of Assyria did, that they can do as they please and suffer no consequences.  Those who do not repent of their sins and turn to God will face God’s judgement.

Habakkuk has a similar theme to Nahum, except his prophecies are aimed first at the elites of Judah and then against the Babylonians.  God tells Habakkuk that He will bring down those who put their trust in wealth or power, those who use violence and deceit to gain.  The righteous will live and thrive by being faithful to God, by trusting in His love for them.  Nothing but sorrow awaits those who put their trust elsewhere.  The wicked may create many barriers between themselves and justice, but God will brush those barriers aside as He comes to redeem those who call on His name.  Terrible times are coming, but if you put your trust in God and do His will, He will come to your aid with overwhelming might.