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- What attributes of God’s character does this passage reveal?
- How does the passage point to Jesus?
- How should the truth of this passage change me?
- How do the events of today’s reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?
Nah. 1
“Look to the mountains – the feet of the herald, who proclaims peace. Celebrate your festivals, Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked one will never again march through you; he will be entirely wiped out.” (Nah. 1:15). This is evidently a prophecy against the king of Assyria. However, it sure sounds like God’s ultimate promise for us to me. The herald who proclaims peace sounds like a description of Jesus. And it is through Jesus that God will entirely wipe out the wicked one on the appointed day. The wicked one’s power has already been broken; his time is limited. As for those festivals and vows – they, too, all point to Jesus. So I hear this verse saying something like, “Look to Jesus. Celebrate Him and give your life to Him. For He will save you from the wicked one forever.”
Nah. 2-3
“Beware, I am against you.” (Nah. 2:13a, 2:5a). We can bet our lives that is something we never want to hear God say to us! Those who read these prophecies and think this desolation, decimation, and devastation can’t or won’t happen to them are simply not paying attention.