8.1.21 Esther 2

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LOOK:

We are meant to see that God’s plans are not hindered when the events of this world are carnal or secular. His presence penetrates even the godless banquet halls of ancient Persia. In the natural outworking of events, how without violating human free will, and without interrupting the ordinary ongoing of human affairs, God unsuspectedly but infallibly controls all things.

1.3.21 Nahum 3

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LOOK:

The world often displays a disturbing lack of justice. But such lack is largely due to an eroded or illusive standard of morality, which is applauded by many. Regardless of the wishes of the contemporary culture, Nahum teaches that there is an eternal God with an unbending standard of righteousness. He is not only Father and Shepherd; He is also King, Judge, and Warrior, a God of jealousy, vengeance, and wrath.

12.20.20 Nahum 2

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LOOK:

  • Hear the Lord’s voice – even above the noise of war!
  • The very things the Ninevites trusted in became their downfall. Do you trust in man or in the Lord? Ps 118:8-9 “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

12.13.20 Nahum 1

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LOOK:

God makes two wonderful promises to His people in this chapter. In 1:7, He assures them of His goodness and tells them they will be safe so long as they trust in Him. In 1:12, He assures them that He will not afflict them again with the Assyrian armies the way Israel had been afflicted before. No matter what the difficulties may be, we can trust God to care for us and see us through.